Moliere's classic 15th century play, Tartuffe, is worthy of many acclamations for its honesty and outlooks on hypocrisy and piety. Although many critics of this time period found this farce offensive to pious people, they failed to see the main focus of this beautiful piece of literature. The play was written to warn the people of the dangers of a hypocritical society. And, to show people must watch out every now and then for those conniving charlatans that will use any means necessary to get what they want in life, even at the expense of others. From the words of the wise Cleante, "True piety isn't hard to recognize, And, happily these present times provide us with bright examples to instruct and guide us." He gives examples like Oronte and Alcidamas then states, "It's not heir way to criticize and chide: They think censoriousness as a mark of pride, And therefore, letting others preach and rave, they show by deeds how Christians should behave." Actions always speak louder than any words spoken. The character, Tartuffe, is displayed as the perfect example of a hypocrite. He speaks pious words but in his actions he often does the opposite of what he says. He tells Cleante that he forgives Damis for wanting to murder him, but will take his inheritance for the good of mankind. By this action, it does not seem that a truly pious person would be capable of such a cruel act. But, it looks as if the world was not ready at that time (15th century) for such a literal look upon life. Sadly, where there are good people, there will always be bad ones and vice versa. As in Tartuffe, the sneaky, old charlatan duped Orgon and his mother into thinking he was a very holy man-saintly even, but with the help of good people like Cleante; their eyes were opened to see Tartuffe as the low-life scumbag he really was. Even though this play received many negative comments, Tartuffe shall be remembered as one of the greatest farces ever written for its honesty and outlooks on piety and hypocrisy.
Tartuffe is a very deceiving so call religious man. ... For example he chase his son off the property and give the right to Tartuffe. ... Tartuffe pretence Christianity led him to become the heir of Orgon property. Tartuffe said, "Let Heaven will be done as it best" (Moliere.284). ... Finally, the deceiving life of Tartuffe has brought upon him what he deserves. ...
When Orgon returned from his trip he was more worried about Tartuffe than his ill wife. Then we begin to realize that Tartuffe's attitude is just a mask. In reality Tartuffe is trying to seduce Orgon's wife and wants to take over the household. ... In the end Tartuffe is the one who is taken away and good prevails over evil but you can see how Tartuffe's personality was covered with a mask. Tartuffe is nothing but a con artist and his whole attitude was just an act. ...
The Characteristics of Tartuffe Moliere's play Tartuffe is a comedy that was popular during the late 1600s. ... Throughout the play, Tartuffe is a hypocrite. ... Tartuffe shows his arrogance in other ways. ... Tartuffe thinks that Dorine wants him for herself. ... Tartuffe is a man who preys on his victim's weaknesses. ...
In Tartuffe, Tartuffe is the main character. ... Organ's son, Damis can see through Tartuffe. ... The only way to prevent Tartuffe from marrying Mariane is to make Organ somehow find out that Tartuffe is a phony. ... Tartuffe has been seducing Elmire and Elmire wants Organ to hear Tartuffe do that in order to make him finally believe that Tartuffe is only acting as a "good guy." ... Now, Tartuffe cannot be in charge of the household, and now Tartuffe is not going to marry Mariane. ...
During the reign of Louis XIV in France, Moliere introduced the play Tartuffe, a satire of religious hypocrisy. ... Tartuffe is a symbol of the Church. ... Tartuffe is the prime target of Moliere's satire. ... Tartuffe plays his part of the hypocrisy of the Church in many facets. ... Cleante portrays a counter to the religious hypocrisy of Tartuffe. ...
Tartuffe Tartuffe, by Moliere, is a work that was created to show people a flaw in their human nature. ... Orgon believes because Tartuffe claims to be a man of God, he should put everything he has into Tartuffe's hands. This is how Tartuffe makes his first impression. After a while Damis starts to read/figure out Tartuffe. ... He places Tartuffe above the well being of his family. ...
Throughout the story, Orgon is constantly manipulated by the character Tartuffe. ... In the story, flattery got Tartuffe everything. Tartuffe promised Orgon an entrance into Heaven, and to make him a "saint". ... Blatantly stated, Tartuffe was the symbol of the Devil. ... Therefore Tartuffe is a symbol of the Devil and it's power. ...
This is what happened to Orgon and Tartuffe. Tartuffe appears to Orgon to be a good, reputable, and pious man. ... He is so eager to believe in Tartuffe that he is the primary victim Tartuffe uses to control the entire family. ... He calls Tartuffe brother, and loves him as he loves himself, preferring Tartuffe to his own mother, child, or wife. ... Orgon is giving Tartuffe more than he expected. ...
Tartuffe Tarfuffe written by Jean-Baptise Moliére is an example of a neo-classical drama. ... By not introducing Tartuffe until the third act we are kept in suspense, while using our imagination to draw his character. ... The major theme of Tartuffe is manipulation. ... An example would be in act four when Orgon hides under the table while Elmire flirts with Tartuffe. ... As you can see Moliére's Tartuffe is a perfect example of a neo-classical drama. ...
