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It was written by Moliere to address the current social scene of the time by attacking the people who use religion for their own gain. He wrote it in the style of French Farce comedy so as to have it performed and still get the message across to the current audience at the time

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How does Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream differ from tartuffe?

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a romantic comedy by Shakespeare that explores themes of love and magic, set in a mythical forest. Tartuffe, on the other hand, is a comedy by Molière that satirizes hypocrisy and religious extremism in 17th century French society. While both are comedic plays, they differ in their settings, themes, and cultural contexts.


When was Tartuffe - Mechem - created?

Tartuffe - Mechem - was created in 1980.


Who are cleante and tartuffe in tartuffe play by Moliere?

Cleante is Orgons brother in law Tartuffe is the imposter that Orgon brought into his home


What is the duration of Le tartuffe?

The duration of Le tartuffe is 2.33 hours.


In the play Tartuffe where does Orgon hide to spy on Tartuffe and Elmire?

under the table


How many acts are there in Tartuffe?

"Tartuffe" by Molière is divided into five acts.


When was Le tartuffe created?

Le tartuffe was created on 1984-09-05.


When was Tartuffe - film - created?

Tartuffe - film - was created on 1926-01-25.


What are the example of play?

Lysistrata is one of the best political and gender satires of all time. Tartuffe is a great satire on relegious hypocracy. Taming of the Shrew is a tremenfous farce. The Rivals is a funny comedy of manners. The Odd Couple is a good modern domestic comedy.


What is the rising action in the play Tartuffe?

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.


What is the spine of Tartuffe by Moliere?

The family tries to make Orgon see Tartuffe's hypocrisy.


What period was Tartuffe written?

"Tartuffe" was written by Molière in 1664 during the French Baroque period.