Moliere's play Tartuffe was banned during his lifetime, largely because influential members of the clergy found it offensive. Many have argued that the play is anti-religious. In his introduction to...

Moliere's playTartuffewas banned during his lifetime, largely because influential members of the clergy found it offensive. Many have argued that the play is anti-religious. In his introduction toTartuffe, Moliere addresses this issue. He contends that "my intentions are innocent throughout, and tend in no way to make fun of what men revere." He continues in his own defense and makes an interesting claim: I have used all the art and skill that I could to distinguish clearly the character of the hypocrite from that of the truly devout man."The assignment question is here below. It has to be a 75 word paragraph. The play is called "Tartuffe"
Review the later exchange between Orgon and Cleante in Act V (58-59). Following the revelation of Tartuffe's treachery, Orgon changes his attitude toward religion. Describe his newly-adopted attitude and Cleante's response to it.