Tartuffe

Background

Themes

Characters

  • Tartuffe
    • The main antagonist of the play, his role as the hypocrite is concealed until very early on, though suspicion arises during the beginning of the play.
  • Orgon
    • Could be considered the protagonist, he has been utterly confused into believing that Tartuffe is a saint of some kind.
  • Cléante
  • Dorine
  • Mariane
  • Elmire
  • Valére
  • Madame Pernelle
    • "Lady of the House", basically an old grandma who is jealous of the youth of her house and their vivacity.

Critical Perspectives

Additional Resources