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    surrounding the period in which Tartuffe was written in‚ the 17th Century is remembered as being a time of extreme power for the French Monarchy. King Louis XIV and Cardinal Richelieu transformed France’s feudal monarchy to an absolute monarchy. What must also be noted about this time is the fact that the Catholic Church and Politicians had a great deal of power over authors and playwrights. In this time of social and religious persecution‚ Molière created Tartuffe ‚ a comedy dealing with hypocrisy

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    his health was not as good on land‚ he was looking for a job as a cook on a ship” (61). This is where all the deception starts‚ because Silver wanted to sail to Treasure Island to find Flint’s lost treasure‚ but he deceived the squire into thinking he was completely innocent. Because Silver and his pirate crew deceived the squire from the very beginning‚ deception becomes a key theme in this book. Next‚ once they are on the island‚ Silver tries to get the other pirates to think he is on their

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    Deception In Fences

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    Wilson explores many different types of deception in Fences. Wilson depicts Troy as the architect of deception in the play. Troy seems to have managed in betraying almost everybody in the play in a different way. He appears to have betrayed his son‚ his wife‚ his closest best friend‚ Bono. Troy betrays his wife the moment he

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    level. Most will say the theme of Shakespeare’s “Othello” is deception. Othello is a black general in the service of Venice. Othello promotes a man named Cassio to be his right hand man in his army. Iago‚ the protagonist of the story though that he was going to get the promotion of lieutenant‚ but when he did not he became furious and seeks revenge on Othello. This was the turning point of the play when in almost every incident a degree of deception would take place. Deception appeared many times in

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    Deception in Hamlet

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    ENG 3UO Deception in Hamlet In today’s society‚ it is almost impossible to go a day without experiencing some form of deception‚ whether it being hearing about it‚ seeing it‚ or experiencing it first hand. In William Shakespeare’s ’Hamlet’‚ deception is a major theme throughout the story. In the play‚ the author portrays deception as a necessary tool to allow Hamlet and Claudius to accomplish their goals. Claudius and Hamlet use deception to gather evidence and for personal gain. Claudius

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    Role Of Love In Tartuffe

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    In “Tartuffe”‚ there is a sub-plot that takes place where Orgon arranges her daughter Mariane to be wed to Tartuffe. This puts Mariane in great distress as she is in love with a man named Valère. She in a huge conflict with herself‚ as she is quite obedient to her father‚ but at the same time‚ she is desperately in love with Valère and she is under much distress over this‚ to the point of considering suicide even. At one point she even grows to accept it‚ putting Valère in pain as well‚ however

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    the beginning. Is the victim of betrayal sometimes at fault? Also Tartuffe had a loss of virtue once he committed some of the deadly sins. Orgon was also enlightened by the end of the situation‚ he was ashamed that he had been so naïve. Tartuffe is made out to be a righteous and holy man; he loses his innocence once he is framed by Elmire. “Ah! Ah! You are a traitor and a liar!‚ some holy man you are to wreck my life.” Tartuffe originally lost his innocence once he coveted Orgon’s wife. His pursuit

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    Tartuffe Play Analysis

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    Through the discussion the class had on Tartuffe‚ my understanding of culture of the play was deepened. The discussion helped me to understand that around the world many different things are practiced. For instance‚ in Tartuffe‚ there was an example of an arranged marriage that was supposed to happened. Where I am from‚ you are free to choose whoever you want to marry. As my classmates and I were speaking‚ I realized that not everyone sees it the same way. Quoting the example my fellow classmate

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    with Callimaco‚ all while keeping everything a secret from Nicia. Nicia‚ who was the main victim of deception in this play‚ and his overall gullibility played a crucial role in the overall development of the play. Most people probably wouldn’t have believed a word Callimaco or Lugerio said as their plan sounds very foolish and in all likelihood‚ most people would have been able to detect the deception from a mile away. After all‚ when was the last time you ever heard about a potion magically making

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    Deception and Truth

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    Madi McClure 05/14/14 3rd Period Deception and Truth The Good In Deception Everyone characterizes deception differently. One may view it as breaking the trust of a loved one and think of it as a mere deceit. Others may accept deception as a way to gain or give happiness. Some may even think of it as part of life. More commonly‚ deception stands being viewed as hand and hand with “evil”‚ this includes‚ not only viewed by people‚ but also portrayed in movies and novels from all eras of time. Frequently

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