- Year Published: 1664.
- Pages: 87.
Tartuffe Summary
Introduction
Tartuffe is an ancient word commonly used to define a pretender kind of, or rather a religious misfit. In reality, however, this turns out to be a skit that was done some time back in 1964. It is one of the widely known plays, done by a well-known actor Moliere.
Plot
Orgon’s family like any other Christian family accommodates Tartuffe. However, the family is ignorant of the disaster that is paving the way in their home. Orgon and his mother get drunk with the wine of Tartuffe, they become as his slaves.
The two trusts Tartuffe and his religion and worships him as if he is a god. They are powerless over their decisions unless Tartuffe the hypocrite intervenes.
On the other hand, all the other members of this family are very much alert and understand that Tartuffe is just but an impostor. Orgon’s folly makes him decide to marry off his daughter Mariane to Tartuffe, which puts the whole family and outsiders under tension.
The rest of the family not indulged in the wickedness of Tartuffe comes cooks a plan to ensure the impostor is thrown out. They wisely trick Tartuffe to express his feelings toward Orgon’s wife, an open abomination.
However due to irritation, this impostor causes to the family, Damis is unable to hold his anger. He throws himself to Tartuffe even before the trap is accomplished. With no time, Orgon arrives only to find the drama going on; and