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Tartuffe is the imposter that Orgon brought into his home

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What is the spine of Tartuffe by Moliere?

The family tries to make Orgon see Tartuffe's hypocrisy.


Who is the mian character in the play Tartuffe?

well, all of the characters can more or less be grouped as "antagonist" (tartuffe, orgon, pernelle) or "protagonist (cleante, DORINE, elmire, damis, mariane+valere, etc). I capitalized Dorine because she is the most outspoken and direct of the protagonists, followed also by cleante, but she was Mariane's voice against orgons plan to marry her to tartuffe, she kept peace between the other characters, and she made a legitimate counter-tartuffe strategy.


Who are the characters of the novel tartuffe?

Tartuffe, written by playwright Moliere is a French Farce comedy Tartuffe - Orgon's houseguest, a hypocrite Madame Pernelle - Orgon's mother Orgon - head of the house, husband to Elmire Elmire - Orgon's wife, subject of Tartuffe's lust Dorine - Orgon's housemaid, confidente to Mariane Cleante - Elemire's brother, Orgon's brother-in-law Mariane - Orgon's daughter, in love with Valere Damis - Orgon's son Valere - in love with Mariane Laurent - Tartuffe's servant (either unseen, or present but non-speaking) Argas - friend of Orgon, gives Orgon documents that Tartuffe steals to use against him (not seen, only spoken of) Flipote - servant of Madame Pernelle (non-speaking) Monsieur Loyal - a bailiff A King's Officer


Is the Moliere's play Tartuffe a farce?

Tartuffe is the text book definition of farce. "A style of humor marked by broad improbabilities with little regard to regularity or method; compare sarcasm; A motion picture or play featuring this style of humor; A situation abounding with ludicrous incidents; A ridiculous or empty show."


Why Moliere play tartuffe banned?

Molière's play "Tartuffe" was banned in the 17th century due to its controversial depiction of religious hypocrisy and satire of religious figures. It faced opposition from religious authorities who felt that it mocked the church. After revisions, the play was eventually allowed to be performed in public.


What is the name of the french dramatist author of Tartuffe?

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Moliere is the author of Tartuffe. Tartuffe ou L'Imposteur was first published on the 12th May 1664.


Who is tartuffes accomplice who secretly tell Organ Tartuffes story in tartuffe by Moliere?

Elmire, Orgon's wife


Ou joue la troupe de moliere?

Or play the troop of Moliere


In the play Tartuffe where does Orgon hide to spy on Tartuffe and Elmire?

under the table


What are the names of all of Moliere's female characters?

Molière's notable female characters include: Célimène from "The Misanthrope" Elmire from "Tartuffe" Angélique from "The Imaginary Invalid" Dorine from "Tartuffe" Lucile from "The Bourgeois Gentleman" Mariane from "Tartuffe" Thérèse from "The School for Wives" These characters often embody various traits and social critiques central to Molière's comedies.


The character that feigned religiosity was Dorine?

Actually, the character who feigned religiosity was Tartuffe in the play "Tartuffe" by Molière. Dorine is a clever maid who sees through Tartuffe's deception and tries to expose him.


What is the rising action in the play Tartuffe?

The rising action in Tartuffe involves Orgon's increasing admiration and trust in Tartuffe, leading to conflicts with his family who see through Tartuffe's deceitful nature. This conflict escalates as Tartuffe manipulates Orgon to gain control over the household, resulting in tension and deception among the characters.