Orgon hides it or he has been hiding it for years, but then gives it to Tartuffe who tries to use it against him in the end of the play to have him arrested.
Cleante is Orgons brother in law Tartuffe is the imposter that Orgon brought into his home
under the table
"Tartuffe" by Molière is divided into five acts.
The rising action in Tartuffe involves Orgon's increasing admiration and trust in Tartuffe, leading to conflicts with his family who see through Tartuffe's deceitful nature. This conflict escalates as Tartuffe manipulates Orgon to gain control over the household, resulting in tension and deception among the characters.
The family tries to make Orgon see Tartuffe's hypocrisy.
Tartuffe, written by playwright Moliere is a French Farce comedy Tartuffe - Orgon's houseguest, a hypocrite Madame Pernelle - Orgon's mother Orgon - head of the house, husband to Elmire Elmire - Orgon's wife, subject of Tartuffe's lust Dorine - Orgon's housemaid, confidente to Mariane Cleante - Elemire's brother, Orgon's brother-in-law Mariane - Orgon's daughter, in love with Valere Damis - Orgon's son Valere - in love with Mariane Laurent - Tartuffe's servant (either unseen, or present but non-speaking) Argas - friend of Orgon, gives Orgon documents that Tartuffe steals to use against him (not seen, only spoken of) Flipote - servant of Madame Pernelle (non-speaking) Monsieur Loyal - a bailiff A King's Officer
Actually, the character who feigned religiosity was Tartuffe in the play "Tartuffe" by Molière. Dorine is a clever maid who sees through Tartuffe's deception and tries to expose him.
The cast of Tartuffe - 1964 includes: Sverre Hansen as Orgon
cause he is
The cast of Tartuffe - 1975 includes: Jacques Charon as Orgon Denise Gence as Mme Pernelle Robert Hirsch as Tartuffe Denise Pezzani as Filope Catherine Salviat as Marianne Claude Winter as Elmire
In the first ending, Orgon's family is distraught as they face dire consequences due to Tartuffe's manipulation. In the second ending, the King intervenes and Tartuffe is arrested, allowing the family to regain their freedom and status. The third ending is when Tartuffe is revealed as a fraud, and the family is finally able to come together and thwart his schemes, bringing a resolution to the chaos he caused.