Why Orgon is the Hero of Tartuffe The characters of Tartuffe all play an integral part in the role of the play, but for a character to be considered the hero, they must rise above a personal flaw or circumstance to be victorious in the end. In the case of Tartuffe, we must then recognize Orgon as the principle hero, and Tartuffe as the antagonist. Orgon is the main character that is affected and hurt by Tartuffe. ... Tartuffe's son is witness to the first attempted affair, and warns Orgon about the usurper, only to have Orgon take Tartuffe's word over his son's. ... Some...

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Tartuffe Yes, I like the comedy of Tartufee by Moliere. I thought the play was funny and is was something that everyone could relate too. ... Orgon was a very trustworthy person, he believed in everything Tartuffe said to him but because Tartuffe was dishonest to him and used religion (?) and at the end of the play he states he hates all religious people. ... Tartuffe get what he deserves at the end. ...

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He down plays society as a whole by creating a microseism, where everyone in the family has to be obedient, respectful, and mindful of the head of the home, which is played by the father Orgon. ... In the process, Orgon disregard's his family when told of Tartuffe's intentions. ... When Damis returns home and Tartuffe (instead of Orgon) gets locked up, order is restored. ... Many devastating factor's play into the character's lives that causes the reader to be amused in a cynical way in order to guard their inner feelings. ... Tartuffe. ...

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