During the reign of Louis XIV in France, Moliere introduced the play Tartuffe, a satire of religious hypocrisy. ... Tartuffe is a symbol of the Church. ... Tartuffe is the prime target of Moliere's satire. ... Tartuffe plays his part of the hypocrisy of the Church in many facets. ... When Orgon, upon finally realizing the deception of Tartuffe, orders him out of the house, Tartuffe replies: That those who cross me know not what they do, And that I've the means to expose and punish you, (Moliere 131) But, alas, Moliere needs his play to be seen, and so, while support from t...

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The assault is a dramatic moment in the play; Stanley has seized control through an overly masculine exertion of force. ... This contradiction fuels much of the conflict in the play. ... One of the minor themes of conflict running through the play is Torvald's own desire to control and dominate Krogstad. ... The Portrayal of Women in Shakespeare's "Hamlet- and Moliere's "Tartuffe- The portrayal of women has been a particularly daunting challenge for writers of English literature for several reasons. ... Early in the play, we learn that Claudius murdered Hamlet's fat...

• Word Count: 2278
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate