Tartuffe
In Act I, Scene 4 Orgon's reactions are especially funny because of the household news he wants to know. He asked about how the family is doing but in short he was only concerned about Tartuffe. In Act I, Scene 2 Dorine said "He calls him brother, and loves him as his life, preferring him to mother, child, or wife" (lines 15-16). This is seen in his attitude towards the household news. His wife was sick, "simply hellish" and all Orgon was concerned about was Tartuffe. Every time Dorine told Orgon about the condition of his wife, all Orgon repeated was "And Tartuffe?... poor fellow." It is ironic for Tartuffe was in perfect health and enjoying himself in Orgon's house and yet Orgon felt as if he needed more. Orgon insists on his authority in Acts II and III. In Act III, Scene I Orgon insist that his daughter, Marianne, marry Tartuffe. "Yes, Tartuffe shall be your husband, is that clear?" (lines 27-29). In his firmness to be right, he undermines Dorine in the line "I'm master here, as you must not forget" (line 22). Dorine kept telling Orgon that it would be a big mistake if Marianne marries Tartuffe. Dorine tries in vain to tell Orgon that Tartuffe is not what he thinks he is; that he is not a pious man but a fake.
Elmire shows her independence when she decided to take her matters in her own hands in an attempt to unmask Tartuffe. She knows that Tartuffe is attracted to her and it she will use this to her advantage. She knows that Tartuffe is a hypocrite and manipulative. She decided to have a talk with Tartuffe to lure him into her trap. She's shrewd and plays along with Tartuffe's game. It can be seen in the lines "Sir, you outdo us all in Christian charity. You've been most kind, I count myself your debtor" Act III, Scene 3 (lines 14-15). Elmire shows her ingenuity when she told Tartuffe that he will not tell her husband that he made a move on her. She said she will not tell if Tartuffe promises to permit Valere to marry Marriane. "I'll tell my husband nothing of what's occurred if, in return, you'll give your solemn word to advocate as forcefully as you can the marriage of Valere and Marriane" Act III, Scene 3 (lines 137-138). Tartuffe's character is very manipulative. He uses piousness to attract Elmire. He is shrewd in his well-wishes and style of speech. He tells Elmire that he prayed for her and he worried when she was sick. , it was seen that Tartuffe made a move on Elmire. Damis overheard the entire conversation from the closet and tiold the news to Orgon. To Damis' surprise, Orgon bluntly refused to acknowledge this. Orgon accuse his son of lying to him. "Ah, you deceitful boy, how dare you to satin his purity with so foul a lie" Act II, Scene 6 (lines 14-15). Orgon made it clear to everyone that noting they do can prevent his plan of marriage between Tartuffe and Marriane. To show his authority, Orgon disinherited his son Damis and gives the deed to Tartuffe. "What's more, I'm going to drive them to despair by making you my only son and heir" Act III, Scene 6 (lines 35-36). Orgon believe that it would be beneficial for his family if Tartuffe is "allied" to their family. "At length, heaven prompted me to take him in to dwell with us, and free our
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