Character guide

Tartuffe

major

Also known as Mr. Tartuffe, Mister Tartuffe

A hypocritical religious impostor who ingratiates himself with Orgon.

Orgon

major

Also known as Orgon Brother, Scene VII Orgon, Scene V Orgon, Scene IV Orgon, Orgon Argas, Orgon Damis, Orgon Mother

The wealthy head of the household, blindly devoted to Tartuffe.

Elmire

major

Also known as Scene IV Elmire, Scene III Elmire, Elmire Coughing, Elmire The hypocrite, Elmire Damis

Orgon's sensible and clever second wife.

Dorine

major

Also known as Dorine Do, Dorine Withdrawing, Dorine Gently, Dorine Madam, Dorine To Orgon, Dorine Tartuffe

The sharp-tongued and loyal maid of the household.

Mariane

supporting

Also known as Mariane Please, Mariane Oh, Mariane To Dorine

Orgon's gentle daughter, in love with Valère.

Damis

supporting

Also known as Damis What, Damis Father, Damis No, Damis To Mr. Loyal

Orgon's hot-headed son who opposes Tartuffe.

Cléante

supporting

Also known as Cléante But, Cléante To Mr. Loyal, Cléante To Orgon, Cléante Spoke

Orgon's brother-in-law, a voice of reason and moderation.

Madame Pernelle

supporting

Also known as Madame Pernelle Sir, Madame Pernelle Eh, Madame Pernelle Daughter

Orgon's mother, blindly supportive of Tartuffe.

Valère

supporting

Also known as young Valère, Valère What, Valère Good Lord, Valère Giving Dorine, Mister Valère

Mariane's suitor, loyal and passionate.

Mr. Loyal

minor

Also known as Mr. Loyal To Dorine, Mr. Loyal To Damis, This Mr. Loyal

A bailiff who serves an eviction notice on Orgon.

The Officer

minor

Also known as The Officer

A royal officer who arrests Tartuffe at the end.

Flipotte

minor

Also known as Cuffing Flipotte

Madame Pernelle's maid, briefly mentioned.

Molière

minor

The playwright, referenced in introductory material.

Louis XIV

minor

The King of France, mentioned as the ultimate authority.