Moliere, Tartuffe was a complex read at first. It was not until half way through that I understood the play. It was suppose to be a comedy? I did not find it humorous. How could so many be fooled by the hypocrisy of Tartuffe? Madame Pernell is pleased with her son at the beginning that he has accepted Tartuffe into his home and welcomed him with open arms. She criticizes the rest of Orgon's family of being suspicious of Tartuffe. Orgon is so mesmerized with Tartuffe that he would allow him to marry his daughter instead of the man she loves. Orgon would allow him to steal from him and take possession of his home and seduce his wife. When Orgon takes a trip and returns he does not inquire about the well being of his wife or family only Tartuffe. He definitely had the wool pulled over his eyes. Dorine the outspoken maid knew Tartuffe was a hypocrite; Damis the son did as well. Orgon took the side of Tartuffe and threw his son out of his home.
All of Orgon's family is on to Tartuffe. His brother in law Cleante tries to bring Damis and Orgon back together as a family. Elmire finally convinces Orgon to hid under a table and witness for himself what type of person Tartuffe is. Orgon finally see the real person Tartuffe is. In the end good does prevail. Orgon regains his house from Tartuffe, allows Mariane to marry Valere as she wished. Tartuffe gets what he deserves. He goes to jail and does not steal things that do not belong to him. His hypocrisy is seen by all. You cannot always believe what you see. We are at times fooled by a person's outward appearance and behavior but the truth will eventually prevail!
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Tartuffe was a con man whose attitude of being holy fooled everybody.He was able to penetrate Orgon's life and almost led to his loosing his property and family. But for the swift intervention of Orgon's wife. His criminal intent was foiled.
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