Elmire, Orgon's wife, finally exposes the true intentions of the titular character of, FTP, what 1664 comedy by Moliere whose name is now synonymous with religious hypocrisy.
In a petition included in the third printing, the author claimed that "the duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them." Near the beginning of Act Two, the father tries to convince his daughter to marry the title character, who is insulted in the opening scene of the play by Dorine and Damis as Madame Pernelle hurries to leave in exasperation. Of course the daughter, Mariane, actually loves Valere, but Orgon is so taken with the titular character that he deeds all his property to him. Elmire, Orgon's wife, finally exposes the true intentions of the titular character of, FTP, what 1664 comedy by Moliere whose name is now synonymous with religious hypocrisy.
In a petition included in the third printing, the author claimed that "the duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them."
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