Term Papers on Human Flaws Of Orgon In Tartuffee

Term Paper Title	Human Flaws Of Orgon In Tartuffee
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Human Flaws of Orgon In Tartuffee

     The play "Tartuffe", by Moliere, is a work that was created to show
people a flaw in their human nature. There are two characters who portray the
main flaw presented in the play. Both Madame Pernelle and Orgon are blinded to
the farces of Tartuffe and must be coaxed into believing the truth. The fact
that Orgon and Madame Pernelle are too weak to see the truth is the main driving
force throughout the play. The most obvious weakness shared between Orgon and
Madame Pernelle is gullibility. The trait of gullibility can be seen as a family
trait as suggested in an essay on "Tartuffe" : "His mother shares his capacity
for self-delusion even after Tartuffe has been found out ("We cannot always
judge by what we see")" (Weals). Orgon believes because Tartuffe claims to be a
man of God he should put everything he has into Tartuffe's hands. He proves how
much he believes this after Damis tells him that Tartuffe was flirting with
Elmire. From this accusation Orgon replies to Damis: "I disinherit you; an empty
purse / Is all you'll get from me - except my curse!" (III, vii , 68). Madame
Pernelle shows the family trait that she shares with her son when she states:
"He's a fine man, and should be listened to."(I, i ,44), while speaking of
Tartuffe. Although they share this trait throughout the play, Orgon's eyes are
finally opened at the end of  the play while his mother is still held by the
farce of Tartuffe.
     Although Tartuffe is portrayed as the main character of the play, Orgon is
the character who should really be paid attention to the most. As suggested in
an essay on "Tartuffe" audiences who concentrate on the character who titles the
work may miss the author's point: "…vitriol and spleen vented on one man
suggests that Moliere's satire of Orgon, nevermind Tartuffe, was steeped in
truth." (Smaje). Orgon is the character who represents the weakness in human
nature. This weakness is shown throughout the play. Orgon is so willing to
entrust everything he has into the care of Tartuffe.  He places Tartuffe above
the well being of his family. When he returns from his trip and asks Cleante how
the household was while he was gone, Cleante tells him that his wife had been
very sick. Orgon's odd response is, "Ah. And Tartuffe...

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