An overriding theme of Molière’s Tartuffe is not one of religion directly, but of that age-old concern of comme il faut, propriety, and appearance versus reality. The central problem that the play confronts is not with Tartuffe’s being a religious hypocrite, but with the fact that he uses his powers to manipulate others and — perhaps most importantly — the fact that his hypocrisy becomes known.
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Linked In
Linked In provides a business portfolio site that allows users to connect to colleagues, friends, and classmates in order to build a professional network. I find it to be of limited use in academics, but it does let me keep in contact with a number of my friends acquaintances. View my Linked In Profile.