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Tartuffe | Essays and Criticism

• Motif of the Social Mask

  In this essay, Brent discusses the theme of deception and the motif of the social mask in Molière's Tartuffe.

• Religion and the Church

  In this essay, Partikian explains that although Tartuffe has historically been read as a critique of religion and the church, it can be read more subtly as a critique of France's patriarchal monarchy.

• Some Power Structures Observed

  In the following essay excerpt, Hallam Walker explores Molière's treatment of the concept of belief in Tartuffe, including abuse of faith by religious institutions.

• Dramatic Justice in Tartuffe

  In the following essay, Zwillenberg explores Moliere's use of justice in Tartuffe.

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1. Tartuffe: Introduction
2. Tartuffe: Summary
3. Tartuffe: Moliere Biography
4. Tartuffe: Summary and Analysis
   1. Summary and Analysis: Act I
   2. Summary and Analysis: Act II
   3. Summary and Analysis: Act III
   4. Summary and Analysis: Act IV
   5. Summary and Analysis: Act V
5. Tartuffe: Quizzes
   1. Questions and Answers: Act I
   2. Questions and Answers: Act II
   3. Questions and Answers: Act III
   4. Questions and Answers: Act IV
   5. Questions and Answers: Act V
6. Tartuffe: Themes
7. Tartuffe: Style
8. Tartuffe: Historical Context
9. Tartuffe: Critical Overview
10. Tartuffe: Character Analysis
    1. Orgon
    2. Tartuffe
    3. Other Characters
11. Tartuffe: Essays and Criticism
    1. Motif of the Social Mask
    2. Religion and the Church
    3. Some Power Structures Observed
    4. Dramatic Justice in Tartuffe
12. Tartuffe: Compare and Contrast
13. Tartuffe: Topics for Further Study
14. Tartuffe: Media Adaptations
15. Tartuffe: What Do I Read Next?
16. Tartuffe: Bibliography and Further Reading
17. Tartuffe: Pictures
18. Copyright

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