Why is Orgon so fooled by Tartuffe?
Tartuffe is psychologically messing with Orgon's mind. He confuses Orgon because Tartuffe should not be defending Damis and because he is, that makes Orgon think that Tartuffe is telling the truth and not Damis.
What does Tartuffe say to Elmire?
Tartuffe exposes his true nature to Elmire. He humbly insists his numerous prayers for her recovery were too unworthy in God's eyes to have been responsible for it. Elmire wants to discuss "a private matter" and expresses the hope that "you'll be entirely unconstrained and frank."
What does Elmire ask Orgon to do in order to prove her accusations about Tartuffe?
In order to prove to Orgon that Tartuffe has betrayed him, Elmire instructs him to hide underneath a table while she speaks to Tartuffe. While Orgon is hiding, Elmire tells Tartuffe that she would like to have an affair with him, and Tartuffe responds that she must prove this to him through an act of physical passion.
How does Elmire expose Tartuffe?
Elmire offers to prove Tartuffe's attempts at seduction, and hides Orgon under a table so he can see it with his own eyes.
How does Elmire prove to Orgon the truth about Tartuffe's secret?
How does Elmire prove to Orgon the truth about Tartuffe's secret? Orgon hides underneath a table while Elmire coaxes the truth from Tartuffe.
What does Tartuffe offer Elmire when she is coughing in Act 4?
When she acts surprises, Tartuffe promises to teach her all his tricks, let's call it Hypocrisy 101. He also tells her that, if anything goes down, the fault will be his. This prompts Elmire to cough again. Tartuffe comments upon it and offers a piece of licorice to help her feel better.
Who tries to talk Damis out of exposing Tartuffe to Orgon?
DorineAfter Madame Pernelle's departure, Cléante and Dorine talk about Tartuffe and both agree that he has beguiled Orgon. Damis, Orgon's son, wonders whether his father will still allow Mariane to marry Valère; Damis must know Orgon's feelings because he wants to marry Valère's sister.
How does Valere plan to help Orgon and his family?
He serves Orgon with a notice of eviction, and let's them know that he and his family should be out of the house by the next morning. Just when things seem like they couldn't get any worse, Valère comes in and tells Orgon that he must flee the country, as Tartuffe has denounced him to the King.
What is in the box that Orgon gave to Tartuffe which could be used to accuse Orgon of treason?
Orgon explains that the strongbox contains some papers which were left in his keeping by a friend. If the papers were made public, both Orgon and his friend would be in serious trouble. Earlier, Tartuffe had persuaded Orgon to allow him to keep the entire strongbox and now Tartuffe has taken the secret papers and left.
Who is Laurent in Tartuffe?
CharactersCharacterDescriptionCléante: La ThorillièreBrother of Elmire, brother-in-law of Orgon (the play's raisonneur)Mariane: Mlle de BrieDaughter of Orgon, the fiancée of Valère and sister of DamisDamis: André HubertSon of Orgon and brother of MarianeLaurentServant of Tartuffe (non-speaking character)10 more rows
How old is Elmire in Tartuffe?
around 25 years oldThe actor who played Orgon, Jesse Pacheco, concluded from his own research that Orgon was approximately Page 18 Spector 18 50 years old and I concluded that Elmire was around 25 years old.
Who is Dorine?
Dorine is a stock character found in many of Molière's comedies and, in fact, has become a type found in comedies of all periods. She is the wise servant who sees through all pretense, and while being the inferior, in terms of social position, she is the superior in any contest of wits.