Tartuffe
Moliere’s neoclassic comedy, , is a prime example of his expertise in the comedic technique. The plot is one that keeps the reader or viewer interested and aware. It begins with Madame Pernell visiting her son’s house and reprimanding all of them but their boarder, . She believes is a man of astounding character. The members of the house, however, disagree and say that is deceitful and a fraud. After Madam Pernell leaves, Dorine and Cleante, the maid and the brother-in-law of the main character, Orgon, discuss and both agree that he has captivated Orgon. Damis, Orgon’s son, wonders whether his father will allow Mariane, Orgon’s daughter, to marry Valere, who she is in love with, because ...
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He hears profess love to Elmire, Orgon’s wife, and suggests that they become lovers. Damis comes from the closet and threatens to tell Orgon what he has said. Damis then tells Orgon, and Orgon is so blind to the truth, that he believes his own son is evil and disinherits him. Later, when Orgon and are alone, Orgon tells of his plans to make him his sole inheritor and his son-in-law. After this, Cleante tries to talk to Orgon about and he confronts in front of Orgon. just dodges the questions, though, and leaves as soon as possible. Elmire then convinces Orgon to hide and find out for himself about , so he does so. comes to see Elmire and once again professes his love. Orgon hears it all, comes from the closet, and bans from his house. Orgon, however, has already signed over his house to and threatens him with this. Orgon is afraid because he has given some secret papers that could ruin his position in the court. comes back later with officers of the court to try ...
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