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** 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. | ||
*'''Elmire''' | *'''Elmire''' | ||
** | **Orgon's second wife. She is presumably significantly younger than Orgon, as well. She is ultimately the one who brings out Tartuffe's corruptions by flirting with him with Orgon in concealed presence. | ||
*'''Valére''' | *'''Valére''' | ||
**Engaged to Mariane | **Engaged to Mariane | ||
*'''Madame Pernelle''' | *'''Madame Pernelle''' | ||
**"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", 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. | ||