Madame Pernell Character Analysis

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if someone is being genuine or are just showing you a certain side of them in order to benefit themselves. We see this occur in Tartuffe, where Tartuffe gives off this image of being such a pious man. He is accepted into the household because Madame Pernell and Orgon mostly care about how outsiders perceive them. Since Tartuffe is such a “religion man,” Madame Pernell believes he is guiding everyone to the way to heaven. However, later on in the story, Tartuffe pours out his heart to Elmire about his love for her knowing she is Orgon’s wife. The true personality of Tartuffe isn't the same as the appearance he is showing. Madame Pernell and Orgon are avoiding to see Tartuffe’s true side because they are more concerned