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    Tartuffe Play Analysis

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    Through the discussion the class had on Tartuffe‚ my understanding of culture of the play was deepened. The discussion helped me to understand that around the world many different things are practiced. For instance‚ in Tartuffe‚ there was an example of an arranged marriage that was supposed to happened. Where I am from‚ you are free to choose whoever you want to marry. As my classmates and I were speaking‚ I realized that not everyone sees it the same way. Quoting the example my fellow classmate

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    Brendan Guiney Melissa Williams English 121 3‚ April 2013 Catholic Church Sexual Scandals Throughout the play Tartuffe written by Molière in 1664 we‚ the audience‚ get a glimpse into the life of Tartuffe and what he truly stands for. Tartuffe may come across as a ethical and religious man but once we see him and his conniving ways we begin to realize that he really isn’t the moral authority that he claims to be‚ instead he is an unethical and sacrilegious man who will do whatever it takes to

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    In 1664‚ Molière wrote a satire piece of literature‚ Tartuffe‚ that riled up a great deal of critics especially from making a mockery of the Church which during this time had a supreme expanse of power. Molière dances around the question of where has religion gone in the age of science? For if you are a rational man‚ then you will question the world around you because in order to change the past you must challenge it. If you don’t question it‚ then you will live in a repeated cycle of injustice and

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    enlighten people using reason. These writers and philosophers believed that humanity would be able to work towards a perfect future when following their philosophy. Some of the stories told to spread ideas of Enlightenment were A Modest Proposal‚ Tartuffe‚ and Candide. In the three stories we have read‚ each writer uses satire to push their message onto their reader‚ without directly stating what they actually want to stay. In Swift’s satire‚ A Modest Proposal‚ Swift uses irony to talk about the

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    Molière ’s "Tartuffe" and Voltaire ’s "Candide" the themes of appearance vs. reality can be found. I will be discussing this theme which is both obvious and subtle depending on the author. I will be discussing the theme of appearance vs. reality. In "Tartuffe"‚ the character "Tartuffe" is touted as a holy zealous man that is supposed to be pious. Tartuffe is actually a master con-artist who gains entrée into the household of Orgon by portraying himself as a holy man. Throughout the play Tartuffe first

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    Moliere’s Tartuffe and the Religious Hypocrisy  Moliere’s Tartuffe is a satire based on religious hypocrisy. Every character is essential in Tartuffe. All of the characters play an important role‚ but it is easy to say that Tartuffe and Orgon are the main characters. First‚ we must know the definition of satire. According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary‚ satire is defined as "literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn" ("satire"). In other words‚ a satire is defined

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    Iago artist of Villainy

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    through out plays‚ but only one is an artist of villainy that character is Iago from “Othello” written by William Shakespeare. Iago is an artist of villainy first because he does not care about anyone and will use him or her for his gain. Also he is a mastermind of an evil plain that has everyone fooled. Lastly Iago is an artist of villainy because he can betray and cheat those closest to him without blinking an eye. Iago is an artist of villainy because he is the definition of evil and you are shown

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    What Is Iago Evil

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    “Othello” the character Iago is considered to be the most dangerous of villains. He is a genuine schemer and manipulator‚ as he is often referred to as “honest Iago”‚ showing his skills at deceiving other characters so that not only do they suspect him but rely on him for the help that he promised to give. Iago repeatedly betrays other characters while keeping up his reputation as being an honest and noble man. His true thoughts are only revealed through his soliloquies. Iagos soliloquies shows he is

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    Iago Character Analysis

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    Othello by William Shakespeare‚ Iago is the ultimate villain. He will do whatever it takes to ruin Othello’s life. Without Iago‚ Othello would not be the tragedy it is today‚ but just an empty romance without any conflict. Some may believe that Iago is a victim because he was blinded by his emotions to think with his conscience. Iago was overlooked for the job as lieutenant and could of done just as good a job as Othello or better if he was given the chance. Iago is a villain because he tries to

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    Iago Is Evil In Othello

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    Iago is EVILLL . Like everyone in this world Iago can choose to be a noble person or live a selfish life. A selfish ravage life is the path Iago choses. In William Shakespeare’s Othello Act 1‚ Iago is portrayed as a Duplicitous and Machiavellian man. Iago is smart and strategic‚ he uses these qualities to manipulate Roderigo and Othello to get what he wants. Othello trust Iago. ‘Honest Iago’ and Iago uses this to advantage. Iago hates Othello because he believes that Othello has been Cuckolding

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