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This paper explains that, in "The Rape of the Lock", Pope satirizes the human condition, and, in "Tartuffe", Moli're satirizes the religious. The author points out that Pope's "The Rape of the Lock", written in the traditional the heroic couplet form, is considered one of best illustrations of what is termed a mock-epic poem. The paper relates that, in "Tartuffe", Moli're also uses satire to comment on society; through the exaggerated characters of Tartuffe and Orgon, he exposes religion and gullibility.

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"Pope also takes a shot at male mentality. For instance, men are depicted as shallow as women are. The Baron devises new "strategems" (3:120) to achieve his own ends. After he successfully attains the lock of hair, he exclaims, "The glorious prize is mine!" (3:162) This scene reveals the lack of character of men who seek only to achieve a prize."

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