Tartuffe
You have been Tartuffified!
Due - Feb 27 : Compose an essay that tackles an question or idea that is listed below.
Min 2 page, typed
great content and paragraph organization
great claim
idea-based topic sentences
plenty of references to text
good universal idea conclusion.
Any paper not passed in on the deadline date will be penalized -10 points per day missing. If you are absent then submit electronically!
Ideas and Questions
1. What do you make of Orgon? Is he ultimately a sympathetic or pathetic character?
2. Cléante seems to be the resident wise man in Orgon's house; what specific social points does he make upon the follies of mankind?
3. How do characters reflect Tartuffe's major themes? Select a character and follow their personality and comment upon the allegorical nature of your selected character
4. Does Molière ridicule religion in the play?
5. Here are some topics that might serve for the start of a good paper on theme:
Hypocrisy, sin, marriage, ethics and morality, lies and deceit, foolishness, the role of women
Due - Feb 27 : Compose an essay that tackles an question or idea that is listed below.
Min 2 page, typed
great content and paragraph organization
great claim
idea-based topic sentences
plenty of references to text
good universal idea conclusion.
Any paper not passed in on the deadline date will be penalized -10 points per day missing. If you are absent then submit electronically!
Ideas and Questions
1. What do you make of Orgon? Is he ultimately a sympathetic or pathetic character?
2. Cléante seems to be the resident wise man in Orgon's house; what specific social points does he make upon the follies of mankind?
3. How do characters reflect Tartuffe's major themes? Select a character and follow their personality and comment upon the allegorical nature of your selected character
4. Does Molière ridicule religion in the play?
5. Here are some topics that might serve for the start of a good paper on theme:
Hypocrisy, sin, marriage, ethics and morality, lies and deceit, foolishness, the role of women