In Act I, Scene 4 Orgon’s reactions are especially funny because of the household news he wants to know. He asked about how the family is doing but in short he was only concerned about Tartuffe. In Act I, Scene 2 Dorine said “He calls him brother, and loves him as his life, preferring him to mother, child, or wife” (lines 15-16). This is seen in his attitude towards the household news. His wife was sick, “…showed first 75 words of 1398 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1398 total…-15). Elmire shows her ingenuity when she told Tartuffe that he will not tell her husband that he made a move on her. She said she will not tell if Tartuffe promises to permit Valere to marry Marriane. “I’ll tell my husband nothing of what’s occurred if, in return, you’ll give your solemn word to advocate as forcefully as you can the marriage of Valere and Marriane” Act III, Scene 3 (lines 137-138).