“Tartuffe Reaction Paper”I watched “Tartuffe,” a comedy by French author Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, widely known by his stage name Molière. The characters were so well introduced to the audience that we had a great understanding of the purpose of each person in the play. The two characters that impressed me the most are Dorine, the servant, and of course Tartuffe. The energy they give off is absolutely incredible, and I think every one of us in the audience received exactly the message the cast was sending. Dorine is quite an outspoken person, never missing an opportunity to speak her mind and make sure the people around her know how she feels about something. From the start, she reveals her somewhat extravagant character. In the first act, first scene, she tries to convince Orgon's mother, Madame Pernell, that Tartuffe is a hypocrite and a liar and that he is taking advantage of the entire family in the most senseless way. Towards the end of the scene, Dorine lashes out at Madame Pernell, insisting that she is looking for attention and respect, which is why she defends Tartuffe and tries to force the family to agree with his thoughts. Throughout the play, Dorine's goal is to convince the family that Tartuffe is not a man of his word and, as simple as he is, he is a con artist who is trying to manipulate a completely unconscious man and his family. I've noticed that one of Dorine's main tactics in the play is to take charge. While in Act Two, Scene Two, Orgon was trying to convince his daughter to marry Tartuffe, she interrupted the conversation by falling into the room listening at the doors. She immediately begins to make jokes about the future marriage, always implying that Tartuffe is just a hypocrite. She dominates Orgon...... middle of paper ...... Rtuffe's wicked acting is revealed in the final act five, scenes six and eight. He is then arrested and shamed. My choice of characters for this journal was based on the impressions and energy I gained from them. I thought the play would not be as captivating and impressive without these particular characters and their behaviors. Dorine gives the play a certain dynamism and scandal, while Tartuffe impresses the audience with his ability to lie senselessly and without hesitation. The overall impression of “Tartuffe” is certainly positive. To be honest, I didn't expect the production to be of such a high standard. Usually, when you think of a college play, you imagine a mid-tier cast, minimal props, and "okay" acting skills. Normandale's "Tartuffe" completely destroyed this image and demonstrated that a college play can be a great success when directed by professionals..