Tartuffe | Summary and Analysis: Act III

New Characters
Tartuffe: The pious fraud whom Orgon has befriended and sheltered.

Laurent: Tartuffe’s lackey.

Summary

Scene I
The impetuous Damis, enraged by his father’s plan—which will ruin his chance to wed Valère’s sister—vents frustration and wants to confront the “quack,” Tartuffe. Dorine dissuades him by convincing him that his mother, Elmire, should deal with Tartuffe. Dorine has observed that Tartuffe seems very devoted to Elmire; indeed, he may have a crush on her. This could work in the family’s favor.

...

[The entire page is 1508 words long]

Join eNotes

The above is a free excerpt. Get total access to this content with the:

eNotes Pass

Summary and Analysis – Themes – Characters – And much more...