# Tartuffe — Character guide

> Key figures in Tartuffe by Molière.

- [Tartuffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/tartuffe.md): A hypocritical religious impostor who ingratiates himself with Orgon.
- [Orgon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/orgon.md): The wealthy head of the household, blindly devoted to Tartuffe.
- [Elmire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/elmire.md): Orgon's sensible and clever second wife.
- [Dorine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/dorine.md): The sharp-tongued and loyal maid of the household.
- [Mariane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/mariane.md): Orgon's gentle daughter, in love with Valère.
- [Damis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/damis.md): Orgon's hot-headed son who opposes Tartuffe.
- [Cléante](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/cleante.md): Orgon's brother-in-law, a voice of reason and moderation.
- [Madame Pernelle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/madame_pernelle.md): Orgon's mother, blindly supportive of Tartuffe.
- [Mr. Loyal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/mr_loyal.md): A bailiff who serves an eviction notice on Orgon.
- [The Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/the_officer.md): A royal officer who arrests Tartuffe at the end.
- [Flipotte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/flipotte.md): Madame Pernelle's maid, briefly mentioned.
- [Molière](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/moliere.md): The playwright, referenced in introductory material.
- [Louis XIV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/louis_xiv.md): The King of France, mentioned as the ultimate authority.

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