Essays on Moliere

Commedia dell’arte is literally translated as a comedy of crafts, meaning the crafts of improvisation. According to David L. Hurst, “The word arte implied the incorporation of the dramatic arts; it brought together those who were authorized to perform for the counts, dukes, etc” (Nikole). The comedy is thus performed by the professionals, meaning, actors who are capable enough to improvise or perform at least self-impromptu. The quality of the play would thus by no means suffer because of its off-hand nature. Developed in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries and flourishing since them, it may confidently ...

Objections to Moliere’s Play Tartuffe

Indeed, there are various personnel that object the thematic and presentation-related aspects of the play titled Tartuffe by Moliere (Muller 169). Importantly, one of the most outspoken and aggressive critique is the clergy presiding the event attended by the pope. In this case, the clergy is of the opinion that Moliere was attacking the religion (Prest 132). This perspective is inspired by the fact that Moliere paints religious fundamentalists as ones who seek to maintain an appealing and morally upright look from the outside while their souls are full of evil. As such, he is ordered by the king ...

Historically, the church held considerable power over believers and the country as a whole, a fact that automatically bestowed a status of sainthood to religious leaders. The renowned Enlightenment era questioned the foundations of the church’s reasoning and even its power over the people. With that in mind, the portrayal of the theme of religion in Moliere’s “Tartuffe” ought to explain the banning of the play immediately after its first presentation. While some thought the play mocked religious beliefs, Moliere evidently attacked the roots of tradition as she shows the absurdity of refusing common sense in favor ...

Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot is an absurdist play written by Samuel Beckett. It covers many different social aspects that the author wanted to highlight and bring into publicity. First of all, the characters and their costumes remind Charlie Chaplin’s ones. Both characters, Vladimir and Estragon, are dressed as tramps, their costumes are pretty similar that’s why they can exchange with each other. Moreover, they are wearing bid bowler hats, bid boots not necessarily matching their real foot size and big baggy trousers – all there elements can be found in the appearance of Charlie Chaplin. Hence, Estragon and ...

Early Modern Fashion

The decorative art of France of the eighteenth century seems to command a lot of attention. The one big reason for this could be the objects that were there then, reward close scrutiny. Their studies by scholars have not only led to the formal appreciation of their former complexity, but also to how they shaped sporadic and social experiences. In her observation, Hellman juxtaposes the decorated interior of eighteenth-century France to the body and motion of a pretty woman. “The vignettes of Dangerous Liaisons suggest that the design of clothes and interiors worked in unison to create an elegant environment of ...

Tartuffe

Moreover, the following comments of Orgon’s mother about Elmire reflect the disapproval of her behaviour: A woman who would please her husband's eyes Alone, wants no such wealth of fineries (Moliere Act 1). A woman should behave according to a great number of rules to be approved by society. Also, here Moliere shows strained relationship between the mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law that is of interest nowadays as well. Madame Pernelle claims that Elmire is a bad example for her step children, she constantly compares her with Orgon’s departed wife, constantly saying that she was a great mother ...

Introduction

One of the most highly celebrated playwrights of the 17th century is known by the name Moliere, who wrote a classic comedy titled “Tartuffe”. Beyond the comedic elements of the play is the composition of characters that the contemporary literary discourse would agree to be unique and compelling. Tartuffe features the character named Orgon that is often described as a dunce, idiotic, and a sucker. However, despite the negative connotations about Orgon’s character, the other side of him provides a clue to his connection with Tartuffe. The discussion will focus on what Orgon see in Tartuffe and how such scenario also happens ...

Childhood and Education of Moliere

Molie was born in the year 1622 and was the eldest child of a merchant. He lost his mother at a very early age. After the death of his mother, the father of Moliere married another woman and moved to another house, located in Paris. In order to pursue education, Moliere was sent to the Jesuit College of Clermont. In the year 1641, Moliere became a notary. The family background, education and profession of Moliere allowed him to pursue a promising future. The information about Moliere’s childhood shows that his childhood was comfortable. He pursued education in one of the finest ...

Tartuffe is perhaps one of the most revealing of plays by Moliere as it deals with women’s follies and disenchantment with men. The character of Tartuffe is in fact crucial to the whole play as he is quite a fraud and morally corrupts everything which comes into contact with him. His relationship with Orgon is also a crucial and important part of the play and shows that the pretensions of Tartuffe are accordingly part and parcel of the whole play. Tartuffe also has a disdain for women which is quite disarming in this respect and demonstrates that life is not ...

Tartuffe is perhaps one of the most revealing of plays by Moliere as it deals with women’s follies and disenchantment with men. The character of Tartuffe is in fact crucial to the whole play as he is quite a fraud and morally corrupts everything which comes into contact with him. His relationship with Orgon is also a crucial and important part of the play and shows that the pretensions of Tartuffe are accordingly part and parcel of the whole play. Tartuffe also has a disdain for women which is quite disarming in this respect and demonstrates that life is not always a ...

Introduction:

This term paper has presented a proposal for the performing ART class. In this paper, the performance chosen by the student has been elaborated. Penn State’s Center is a staple of the university and the community. The Center was founded in the year 1985. The focus of presentations is on touring Broadway, jazz, classics, chamber music, and others. The purpose of those presentations is to engage students, staff members, and the faculty in dance, theatre, and music.The Center for the Performing Arts aims to schedule highest caliber performances. The Center provides a balance of cultural enrichment and academics. The Center offers ...

Moliere dramatizes Tartuffe’s control through his character which makes him very influential in Orgon’s household. Tartuffe is a brilliant character but then a very good manipulator and very calculative in everything he does: from his gestures to the kinds of words he uses. It was very easy for Orgon and Madame Pernelle to fall into his trap. He is also good in reverse psychology, this is seen when the rest of the family try to get back at him by convincing Tartuffe to confess to Elmire how he feels about her so that Orgon kicks him out, damis is ...

Tartuffe is the most famous play written by Moliere. In the view of many contemporary literary critics, Moliere qualifies as one of the world’s greatest comic playwright (Kasparek, 1977). The other famous play by Moliere is called The Misathrope. The two comprise of Moliere’s greatest pieces. Tartuffe’s plot revolves around wealthy bourgeois Orgon religious piety that almost destroys him but luckily, the pretender Tartuffe is discovered before he completely takes advantage of Orgon. Moliere’s Tartuffe has been a subject of controversy since its writing. The play generated a great deal of discussion owing to its perceived mockery ...

In Moliere's Tartuffe, the titular character is a rogueish, villainous cad who takes advantage of the kind but naive patriarch Orgon. Orgon as a character is difficult to defend; much of the play involves other characters attempting to wake him up to Tartuffe's blatant and transparent hypocrisy. However, Orgon continually excuses Tartuffe's behavior or does not believe his family members, choosing to buy into the con artist's charms. Some may see that Orgon is the hopeless, hapless pawn, the obstacle that gets in the way of stopping Tartuffe from taking complete advantage of the family; despite this naivete, Orgon has a great ...

Many people misunderstand Tartuffe, and religion’s role in the comedy. When it was first performed for King Louis XIV, the initial perception was that it was a satire of religion. The result of this was that the play was initially banned. One of the reasons why the ban was lifted was that each competing faction of the church felt it was a parody of the other. In reality, the play is not a satire any one religion or of religion in general; it is a portrayal of a religious hypocrite. Tartuffe is a the “Impostor” as a guest in Orgon’s home he attempts ...

Tartuffe is the most famous play written by Moliere. In the view of many contemporary literary critics, Moliere qualifies as one of the world’s greatest comic playwright (Kasparek, 1977). The other famous play by Moliere is called The Misathrope. The two comprise of Moliere’s greatest pieces. Tartuffe’s plot revolves around wealthy bourgeois Orgon religious piety that almost destroys him but luckily, the pretender Tartuffe is discovered before he completely takes advantage of Orgon. Moliere’s Tartuffe has been a subject of controversy since its writing. The play generated a great deal of discussion owing to its perceived mockery ...

Compare the woman in "Tartuffe" to the women writers' ideas in "the situation of women"

Tartuffe is perhaps one of the most revealing of plays by Moliere as it deals with women’s follies and disenchantment with men. The character of Tartuffe is in fact crucial to the whole play as he is quite a fraud and morally corrupts everything which comes into contact with him. His relationship with Orgon is also a crucial and important part of the play and shows that the pretensions of Tartuffe are accordingly part and parcel of the whole play. Tartuffe also has a disdain for women which is quite disarming in this respect and demonstrates that life is not ...

Dr. Thornton

Tartuffe The play opens with Orgons’s mother; Madame Pernelle, convinced of Tartuffe’s piety, leaving rather than listen to the concerns of the rest of the family who have seen though him. (Moliere 3). As it the play proceeds Tartuffe divides Orgon from his family (Moliere 12). The more they try to expose him the greater Orgon’s denial of the truth. Tartuffe’s control Orgon reaches the point where he tells his daughter, Mariane to break off her engagement to Valere, who she loves, and marry Tartuffe.(Moliere 15) Orgon’s son Damis and wife Elmire ...

Literary Techniques in Tartuffe by Moliere

Moliere uses the comical play Tartuffe to show the hypocrisy of the religious people at that time. Tartuffe is a highly religious individual but he fails to impress certain people in the house such as Damis. These people feel that they must expose the hypocrisy of the man. The author through Orgon shows the way people can be gullible towards religious people. Orgon goes to the extent of even offering the daughter in marriage to Tartuffe. He even decides to leave his property as inheritance to Tartuffe. The author uses several literary techniques. He uses comedy, irony, sarcasm and ...