Tartuffe

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plays the role of a man whose greedy actions are cloaked by a mask of overwhelming piety, modesty and religious passion. Orgon is the head of a household who has taken in, and given him shelter and food. Everyone in the family, except Orogon’s mother, knows that is a fake. In this play Moliere uses Cleante to emphasize pious qualities, Cleante spoke with wisdom common sense and moderation. All of Orgon’s relatives try to warn him of ’s gluttony and the false nature of his pious proclamations. When Dorine tries to tell Orgon about how sick Elmire is, all Orgon can say is "Ah and ?" He is only concerned with the well being of . When she tries to explain that has no concern for Elmire’s health, and that he is only concerned with eating food, all he can say is "Poor fellow!" Orgon is so caught up in his own perception of as a saint, and all that does. It is as if can do no wrong.
When Orgon's son Damis tells his father what he has overheard and ...

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