Examples Of Religious Hypocrisy In Tartuffe

Religious Hypocrisy in Tartuffe In the play Tartuffe, Moliere comically portrays how religious hyporites preyed on innocent individuals of the French society for their own benefits to demonstarte how corrupted a theocratic government can get. Moliere uses common characters to effeicently illistrate his argument: Tartuffe satirically represents the church or rather the Charlatans (hypocrites) of the church, and Orgon represents a typical god fearing individual. The plot of Taruffe describes how attuned Orgon becomes with Tartuffe, who in return sees his commmitment as an advantage to make Orgon believe anything. Once Tartuffe had Orgon 's full trust he starts to make his moves. In the end Tartuffe double crosses Orgon, swindles his property,
His goal was to make Tartuffe his son and owner of his property. As the plot develops the marriage is disregarded and Orgon hands away his property without closing the deal. "Will accept this gift I propose?... Poor man! A contract 's what we need to write. And let all the envious burst with spite." (3.7.42-44) The property given was originally supposed to be Damis 's but he was disinherited earlier thus the marriage deal becomes becomes null. Again Tartuffe 's hypocritic side comes out when he claims he 's only taking the property because he doesnt want the evil to get their hands on it. "So lack of wealth has never made me bitter... I am saving, so everyone understands, this wealth from falling into the wrong hands." (4.1.61-62). Of course Orgon believes Tartuffe word for word, but through his wholehearted trust his gave away more than just property. Organ shared all his secrets, even documents that determine his whole life. The Ultimate advantage was given. Tartuffe more powerful than ever fearlessly tries to seduce Elmire. This was his high point of deceit, even caught red handed by Orgon he quickly dissmisses the situation. He reminds Organ he owns the house and his precious documents, and orders Orgon out of his own