Tartuffe Society Moliere

Tartuffe Society MoliereThe Role of creator in TartuffeMolires Tartuffe speaks volumes approximately basis by highlighting it in some of the main characters, while at the same time exaggerating the overlook of it in early(a)s. The period known as the Enlightenment overemphasized the importance of the ability to reason, often leaving man feeling that he al whizz was in go out of his destiny. The scat is a chary satire, which attacks sacred hypocrisy, gullibility, foolishness and fri fetch uply problems that were all present in society during the time period in which it was written. Molire uses his pen as a teaching tool to compass point out the folly of relying only on one path to compass knowledge, whether that path is religion, reason, or experience, and subsequently losing sight of the truth.The play begins with Madam Pernelle knifelike everyone off mid-sentence and refusing to listen to anyone, while at the same time declaring that no one in the house will pay attent ion for a single minute. This scene sets the tone for the foolish premise of only trust ones own ideas and perceptions. This closed mindset prevails throughout the play.The work presents the voice of reason in the lowly maid, Dorine, the less advocateful br some other-in-law, Clante, and the son, Damis. These three look Tartuffe for the hypocrite that he is and try in vain to convince the others of the mans clever deceptions. Dorine openly labels Tartuffe as a fraud and a bigot. She humorously describes the reverent imposter as a man of destiny and then adds, Hes make for horns. This is amusing because it insinuates that he is the Devil and non a man of God. These be bold statements for a member of her class. She is much more insightful than intimately of the characters, still she is repeatedly told to be quiet and is referred to by Orgon as a dunce or a d on a lower floorhead. Unfortunately, the words of reason from Dorine, Clante, and Damis eat up no effect on Orgons or Ma dame Pernelles favorable impression of Tartuffe. However, these sensible characters provide an interesting balance between themselves and the foolishness of the other characters.The readers gate to the master of the household, Orgon, begins with a ridiculous conversation where Dorine reports that Elmire has been ill during his absence. Speaking well-nigh as if he is deeply in love, Orgon is unable to unconstipated confine thoughts of concern for anyone except Tartuffe. Orgon and Madame Pernelle are so convinced that they are enable with the absolute truth that they are unwilling or unable to eventide consider the real truth. Their eyes are blind and their ears are desensitise to anything that is in direct conflict with their preconceived ideas or beliefs concerning Tartuffe. Madam Pernelles stupor concerning Tartuffe is dwarfed by her sons complete and total devotion to the con man. They are twain easily duped and vehemently refuse to allow their minds to be changed by othe rs, which could possibleness indicate an inherited naivety and hardheadedness.Mariane is more of a neutral character. She is not without the ability to reason, but feels powerless to go against her fathers wishes. In one of the proterozoic scenes, she tells her father that she will say whatever he tells her to say. This statement demonstrates the power of her fathers control. Mariane and Valre both appear rather foolish when they are starting signal discussing the possibility of her marriage to Tartuffe. Neither is voicing what they truly feel about the situation. Molire uses Marianes character to point out conflicts between the parent and the child, one struggling to gain some small amount of control and the other struggling to maintain complete control of his family. The reader is make aware(p) of other familial control issues between the in-laws, the husband and the wife, and the father and the son. For this reason, it is even more interesting that Orgon willingly turns almo st all control of everything in his life over to Tartuffe. The relationship of the characters in the play mirrors some of the control struggles and problems in society at that time, only on a smaller scale. Many of these same struggles and problems still exist today in families and society.Tartuffe had been well discussed by the other characters long before he actually made his entrance. His words and actions immediately uphold the impression previously given by those who see him for what he is. As he tries to seduce Elmire, he speaks of religious matters and the secrets of science. He blatantly states that Heaven is not averse to compromise. When Damis tells his father of Tartuffes betrayal, oddly enough, Tartuffe does not deny it. He actually says that he is wicked and tells Orgon to delegation him with any deed and adds that he will not defend himself. Orgons inconclusive response is to accuse Damis of being deceitful. This scene provides proof that Orgon is totally under Ta rtuffes spell. He refuses to believe the awful truth about Tartuffe even when it comes outright from the mans own lips. Even after Orgon is forced to see Tartuffes true character, he is unable to convince Madame Pernelle of the evil mans deceitfulness until she sees proof of his deception in the form of an eviction order. It is at this point that they are both chided for their incapacity by Dorine when she appears to defend Tartuffes benevolent act of liberating them from material things that might set about endangered their salvation.Metaphors, allusion, and comic devices are all powerful tools used in Tartuffe to make a statement about the existence of hypocrisy and other social ills in society at that time. The play serves as a warning against the dangers of blindly accepting anything at face value. It was not meant as an insult to the religious community. This is evidenced by the fact that in the end Tartuffe is exposed as an imposter. Common sense and a willingness to consid er the perceptions of others seem to be the missing components for those characters so completely duped by Tartuffe. It is important to position that social status does not dictate reason and in this play Molire gives the voice of reason to the less important characters. Many bulk are unresolved of reasoning, but not all are capable of coming to the correct conclusion. The reasoning ability of the human mind is great, but reason alone is not enough to ascertain the truth in every situation.