"Tartuffe"

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This paper looks at Jean Baptiste Moliere's play, "Tartuffe, or the Impostor", and how it is an excellent example of a neo-classical drama because Moliere reinforces traditional neo-classic characteristics while demonstrating comic technique. It explains how Moliere follows neo-classical trends, such as focusing on realism, responsibility, and bending one's will to conform to social standards. The play implements all of these elements in a delightful neo-classical comedy that proves ignorance and hypocrisy are no respecters of persons or class.

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"Neoclassical artists attempted to "bridge the disharmony between people and society by demanding that individuals choose between obligation and desire, responsibility and freedom, subordinating personal wishes to social structures" (Barranger 463). Neoclassical dramatists saw their characters as members of society. In addition, the rebellious individual was often portrayed as presumptuous and, in the case of Tartuffe, absurd. While Tartuffe becomes the anti-hero of the play, Orgon is allowed to keep his belongings because of his previous piousness. Both characters represent the height of hypocrisy through their behavior. In addition, Orgon is pivotal in the play because while he is deceived, he deceives as well."

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