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Sadams: /* Themes */

2006-04-26T14:53:59Z

Themes

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	==Themes==		==Themes==
	<i>Tartuffe</i> offers many themes for one to explore. Among them are the dangers of a heirarchy within a family, religious piety and how it can be exploited, and hypocrisy and its effects on the public's view of religion.		<i>Tartuffe</i> offers many themes for one to explore. Among them are the dangers of a heirarchy within a family, religious piety and how it can be exploited, and hypocrisy and its effects on the public's view of religion.

			===Religious Piety===
			Often times we forget to use our common sense and we will believe in things that aren't true, especially when we are blinded by trying to get into heaven. Orgon couldn't see Tartuffe for what he really was because of his quest for power within his family and within his religion. Orgon was hoping by allowing a poor religious man to live within his home that he was doing the greater good. If Orgon was just trying to do a good deed, rather than get ahead in the world of power, he would have been able to see Tartuffe for what he really was. Often times when we want something so bad, we fail to see things the way they really are.

	=== Hypocrisy ===		=== Hypocrisy ===

Glucas at 00:45, 24 February 2006

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	A [[comedy]] by [[Molière]].		[[Image:Tartuffe.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Tartuffe Costume]]A [[comedy]] by [[Molière]].

	==Background==		==Background==

Glucas at 17:06, 23 February 2006

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	A [[comedy]] by [[Molière]].		A [[comedy]] by [[Molière]].

	==Background==<em>Tartuffe</em> was written in 1664 during a time when the law was dictated by the Church. Typically, the Church was very corrupt and often sought personal wealth instead of spiritual growth. The Company of the Holy Sacrament was a Catholic group who believed in good deeds and had beliefs similar to those of the Puritans. They were known to place "spiritual advisors" within the homes of the people to ensure the families salvation. The group, in particular, did not like the play because it portrayed Tartuffe, who was spiritual advisor, as a scoundrel and not a pious man.		==Background==
			<em>Tartuffe</em> was written in 1664 during a time when the law was dictated by the Church. Typically, the Church was very corrupt and often sought personal wealth instead of spiritual growth. The Company of the Holy Sacrament was a Catholic group who believed in good deeds and had beliefs similar to those of the Puritans. They were known to place "spiritual advisors" within the homes of the people to ensure the families salvation. The group, in particular, did not like the play because it portrayed Tartuffe, who was spiritual advisor, as a scoundrel and not a pious man.

	==Themes==		==Themes==

Sdeloach: /* Hypocrisy */

2006-02-13T03:03:12Z

Hypocrisy

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	=== Hypocrisy ===		=== Hypocrisy ===
	<i>Tartuffe</i> provides a startling glimpse of hypocrisy where you would least expect to find it: from a saintly priest. Throughout the play, Tartuffe pretends to be a humble and deeply religious man who is only looking to protect the family from sin and scoundrels. He righteously states that "In all things, let the will of Heaven be done” as he dutifully accepts Orgon’s gift (42). He even has the audacity to tell Cleante that he was bound by God to take the money “Lest those to whom it might descend in time turn it to purposes of sin and crime (61-62).” Tartuffe has cleverly convinced Orgon that he only has his best interest at heart, when in fact he “Has in a hundred ways beguiled and tricked him, milked him of money, and with his permission established here a sort of Inquisition (30-32).” Tartuffe really wears a mask of piety that he displays when it suits his "Godly" purposes. On other occasions, such as when he is attempting to seduce Elmire, he removes his mask and shows his hypocritical nature and thus, his true self.		<i>Tartuffe</i> provides a startling glimpse of hypocrisy where you would least expect to find it: from a saintly priest. Throughout the play, Tartuffe pretends to be a humble and deeply religious man who is only looking to protect the family from sin and scoundrels. He righteously states that "In all things, let the will of Heaven be done” as he dutifully accepts Orgon’s gift (42). He even has the audacity to tell Cleante that he was bound by God to take the money “Lest those to whom it might descend in time turn it to purposes of sin and crime" (61-62). Tartuffe has cleverly convinced Orgon that he only has his best interest at heart, when in fact he “Has in a hundred ways beguiled and tricked him, milked him of money, and with his permission established here a sort of Inquisition" (30-32). Tartuffe really wears a mask of piety that he displays when it suits his "Godly" purposes. On other occasions, such as when he is attempting to seduce Elmire, he removes his mask and shows his hypocritical nature and thus, his true self.

	===Hierarchy===		===Hierarchy===

Sdeloach at 02:58, 13 February 2006

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	=== Hypocrisy ===		=== Hypocrisy ===
	<i>Tartuffe</i> provides hypocrisy and is the ~~hypocrite because of the religious morals he forces upon Orgon~~ and ~~his family~~, ~~in which~~ he ~~is doing~~ to ~~satisfying for his own personal agenda. The element or idea of a 'masque'~~ that he ~~wears is present~~ by ~~Tartuffe always playing~~ the ~~role~~ of ~~an ever so pious~~(~~having, showing, or pretending religious devotion~~) ~~man who~~ has ~~no desire for worldly goods. This is proven~~ when ~~Damis tries to speaks opposingly~~ of ~~Tartuffe to his father. Tartuffe becomes so completely humble~~ and ~~knowledgeable~~ his ~~status, uses this to turn Orgon against Damis~~. Tartuffe~~, however is unmasked towards the end~~ of ~~the play~~ when ~~he makes a pass for Orgon's wife Elmire after we learn that Orgon has given Tartuffe all legal right to~~ his ~~property~~. ~~Some may also see the play~~ as ~~a criticism of religion and the character of Tartuffe~~ is ~~though~~ to ~~have possibly been based on some figure of the time~~, he ~~is not only a hypocrite in himself~~, ~~but may represent hypocrisy in the church of that period~~.		<i>Tartuffe</i> provides a startling glimpse of hypocrisy where you would least expect to find it: from a saintly priest. Throughout the play, Tartuffe pretends to be a humble and deeply religious man who is only looking to protect the family from sin and scoundrels. He righteously states that "In all things, let the will of Heaven be done” as he dutifully accepts Orgon’s gift (42). He even has the audacity to tell Cleante that he was bound by God to take the money “Lest those to whom it might descend in time turn it to purposes of sin and crime (61-62).” Tartuffe has cleverly convinced Orgon that he only has his best interest at heart, when in fact he “Has in a hundred ways beguiled and tricked him, milked him of money, and with his permission established here a sort of Inquisition (30-32).” Tartuffe really wears a mask of piety that he displays when it suits his "Godly" purposes. On other occasions, such as when he is attempting to seduce Elmire, he removes his mask and shows his hypocritical nature and thus, his true self.

	===Hierarchy===		===Hierarchy===

Sdeloach at 03:28, 8 February 2006

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	A [[comedy]] by [[Molière]].		A [[comedy]] by [[Molière]].

	==Background==		==Background==<em>Tartuffe</em> was written in 1664 during a time when the law was dictated by the Church. Typically, the Church was very corrupt and often sought personal wealth instead of spiritual growth. The Company of the Holy Sacrament was a Catholic group who believed in good deeds and had beliefs similar to those of the Puritans. They were known to place "spiritual advisors" within the homes of the people to ensure the families salvation. The group, in particular, did not like the play because it portrayed Tartuffe, who was spiritual advisor, as a scoundrel and not a pious man.
	<em>Tartuffe</em> was written in 1664 during a time when the ~~word of~~ the Church ~~was the word of law~~. Typically, the Church was very corrupt and often sought personal wealth instead of spiritual growth. The Company of the Holy Sacrament was a Catholic group who believed in good deeds and had beliefs similar to those of the Puritans. They were known to place "spiritual advisors" within the homes of the people to ensure the families salvation. The group, in particular, did not like the play because it portrayed Tartuffe, who was spiritual advisor, as a scoundrel and not a pious man.

	==Themes==		==Themes==
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	=== Orgon ===		=== Orgon ===
	~~Could be considered~~ the ~~protagonist~~. ~~Father of~~ Damis and Mariane. ~~Husband~~ to ~~Elmire~~.		Protagonist of the play. Husband to Elmire and father to Damis and Mariane. He lets his hunger for power cloud his common sense and ultimatly loses his family's respect. He is also very prideful and refuses to admit when he is wrong. His reckless actions puts the family in danger financially and bodily.

	=== Damis ===		=== Damis ===
	The son of Orgon and the stepson to Elmire. It is he ~~who witnesses Tartuffe's lust for Elmire~~ and ~~tells~~ his ~~accounts to Orgon~~.		The son of Orgon and the stepson to Elmire. He is ruled by his immaturity and short temper and often finds himself in difficult situations. However, he is very loyal to his family and his actions are always done with good intentions.

	=== Cléante ===		=== Cléante ===
	A man of words, he tries to reason everything in life for the better. However, Madame Pernelle thinks that his words "aren't suitable for decent folk to hear." (1.1.38)		A man of words, he tries to reason everything in life for the better. However, Madame Pernelle thinks that his words "aren't suitable for decent folk to hear." (1.1.38) He is the one person who Orgon usually listens to.

	=== Dorine ===		=== Dorine ===
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	=== Mariane ===		=== Mariane ===
	Daughter of Orgon, engaged to Valére, is the subject of controversy when Orgon decides that she is to marry Tartuffe.		Daughter of Orgon, engaged to Valére, is the subject of controversy when Orgon decides that she is to marry Tartuffe. She is a very good and proper daughter and always tries to obey;even when it causes her personal grief. She eventually decides to stand up for her happiness and goes against her father's orders.

	=== Elmire ===		=== Elmire ===
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	Madame Pernelle, Mariane, Elmire, and Dorine then come into the act. Madame Pernelle explains how she still believes that Tartuffe could be no scoundrel and would never harm anyone. Orgon tries to explain to her about Tartuffe's deceit but she will still not believe a word. It is then that Monsieur Loyal, the bailiff, shows up with some bad news for Orgon. He tells that the entire estate belongs to Tartuffe and that everyone has till morning to leave the estate.		Madame Pernelle, Mariane, Elmire, and Dorine then come into the act. Madame Pernelle explains how she still believes that Tartuffe could be no scoundrel and would never harm anyone. Orgon tries to explain to her about Tartuffe's deceit but she will still not believe a word. It is then that Monsieur Loyal, the bailiff, shows up with some bad news for Orgon. He tells that the entire estate belongs to Tartuffe and that everyone has till morning to leave the estate.

	Valere soon shows after Monsieur Loyal has left and speaks that he has more bad news. He warns Orgon that there is a warrant out for him and the police are on their way to get him. Before Orgon can escape though Tartuffe shows up with an officer to stop him. This is when a twist forms and the officer actually arrests Tartuffe. The King ~~was~~ knew of Orgon from the war and how Orgon had helped him. He saw through Tartuffe and realized that something was not right. So the play ends with a happy ending, Tartuffe goes off to jail and everything is returned to Orgon.		Valere soon shows after Monsieur Loyal has left and speaks that he has more bad news. He warns Orgon that there is a warrant out for him and the police are on their way to get him. Before Orgon can escape though Tartuffe shows up with an officer to stop him. This is when a twist forms and the officer actually arrests Tartuffe. The King knew of Orgon from the war and how Orgon had helped him. He saw through Tartuffe and realized that something was not right. So the play ends with a happy ending, Tartuffe goes off to jail and everything is returned to Orgon.

	== Related Materials ==		== Related Materials ==

Glucas: /* Hierarchy */

2006-02-06T14:40:50Z

Hierarchy

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	===Hierarchy===		===Hierarchy===
	The theme of Hierarchy is very prevalent in ~~<i>~~Tartuffe because the majority of the play is taking place in the family's home. The home is an example of hierarchy because it is organized in a way such that everyone has their own ranking. The home in which the play takes place is the Father's, Orgon, home. Orgon feels like what he says must go because he is the highest ranking character in the hierarchy. An example of this is when he tells his daughter, Mariane, that she must marry Tartuffe instead of Valere. She would not dare to disobey her father because he is sort of the "ruler" of the household. Someone who does not understand her place in the hierarchy is Dorine. She is the servant, but is one of the most out spoken of them all.		The theme of Hierarchy is very prevalent in ''Tartuffe'' because the majority of the play is taking place in the family's home. The home is an example of hierarchy because it is organized in a way such that everyone has their own ranking. The home in which the play takes place is the Father's, Orgon, home. Orgon feels like what he says must go because he is the highest ranking character in the hierarchy. An example of this is when he tells his daughter, Mariane, that she must marry Tartuffe instead of Valere. She would not dare to disobey her father because he is sort of the "ruler" of the household. Someone who does not understand her place in the hierarchy is Dorine. She is the servant, but is one of the most out spoken of them all.

	==Characters==		==Characters==

Jsimpson: /* Act II */

2006-02-05T00:01:57Z

Act II

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	===Act II===		===Act II===
	Marianne asks her father, Orgon, about her marriage to Valere but he says he plans to wed her to Tartuffe. She ~~does not like Tartuffe at all because she~~ is in love with Valere.		Marianne asks her father, Orgon, about her marriage to Valere but he says he plans to wed her to Tartuffe. She is in love with Valere and is distraught by her father's decision. She begs her father not to force this disgusting arrangement upon her.

	===Act III=== Act III starts with Damis rambling to Dorine about his father’s plan to force Mariane to marry Tartuffe. Dorine tries to get rid of him because she has already made arrangements for Elmire to talk to Tartuffe. Damis won’t leave and Tartuffe is coming so Damis hides in a closet.		===Act III=== Act III starts with Damis rambling to Dorine about his father’s plan to force Mariane to marry Tartuffe. Dorine tries to get rid of him because she has already made arrangements for Elmire to talk to Tartuffe. Damis won’t leave and Tartuffe is coming so Damis hides in a closet.

Zpercival: /* Act V */

2006-02-02T21:10:34Z

Act V

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	===Act V===		===Act V===

			Cleante and Orgon start of this act deliberating about what to do with the current situation. Orgon tells that he will never trust another pious man. Cleante then explains to him how he is never rational and can not take a middle ground in anything. It is then that Damis comes in and talks of how he will go and seek revenge upon Tartuffe. Cleante, again the voice of reason, talks of how violence can not solve problems.

			Madame Pernelle, Mariane, Elmire, and Dorine then come into the act. Madame Pernelle explains how she still believes that Tartuffe could be no scoundrel and would never harm anyone. Orgon tries to explain to her about Tartuffe's deceit but she will still not believe a word. It is then that Monsieur Loyal, the bailiff, shows up with some bad news for Orgon. He tells that the entire estate belongs to Tartuffe and that everyone has till morning to leave the estate.

			Valere soon shows after Monsieur Loyal has left and speaks that he has more bad news. He warns Orgon that there is a warrant out for him and the police are on their way to get him. Before Orgon can escape though Tartuffe shows up with an officer to stop him. This is when a twist forms and the officer actually arrests Tartuffe. The King was knew of Orgon from the war and how Orgon had helped him. He saw through Tartuffe and realized that something was not right. So the play ends with a happy ending, Tartuffe goes off to jail and everything is returned to Orgon.

	== Related Materials ==		== Related Materials ==

Dalligood: /* Madame Pernelle */

2006-02-02T01:38:16Z

Madame Pernelle

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	=== Madame Pernelle ===		=== Madame Pernelle ===
	Orgon's mother. She is the "Lady of the House", ~~basically an old grandma who is jealous of the youth of her house~~ and ~~their vivacity~~. She also wants attention and for the people in the house to listen to her and her opinions.		Orgon's mother. She is the "Lady of the House". Very outspoken and opinionated, and believes in Tartuffe's sencerity as a pious man. She also wants attention and for the people in the house to listen to her and her opinions.

	==Summary==		==Summary==