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Tartuffe | Questions and Answers: Act II

Questions
1. According to Orgon, why should Mariane obey him?

2. Does Mariane defend herself well? Does she have help?

3. What does Dorine predict will occur if Mariane is forced to wed Tartuffe?

4. What causes the misunderstanding between Valère and Mariane?

5. What tactic, in addition to predicting infidelity, does Dorine resort to when confronting Orgon? Could you consider the tactic passive-aggressive?

Answers
1. Orgon is the father, and it is natural—especially in a patriarchal society—for everyone in a family to...


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