Tartuffe

I found it very interesting, but very effective, that Moliere built up the characters Mme Pernelle, Orgon, Elmire, etc before introducing Tartuffe on page 523. We can somewhat gauge how each of the characters will respond to the brash remarks and wicked demands of Tartuffe. For example, one of his first lines is "Cover that bosom, girl. The flesh is weak, and unclean thoughs are difficult to control. Such sights as that can undermine the soul." I think this quote sets the tone for Tartuffes character much quicker than the earliest lines of the other characters.
This play was also long but easier to follow than the other couple with more "Old English" type text. I am excited to learn about our next historical topic and how its topics relate to what influenced this play.