Tartuffe
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All Themes Hypocrisy Reason vs. Emotion Religion, Piety, and Morals Family and Fathers Appearances and Beauty
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All Characters Tartuffe Orgon Elmire Cléante Dorine Damis Mariane Madame Pernelle
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All Symbols The Catholic Church The King
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Tartuffe

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