Before Orgon was introduced to Tartuffe, he was a man who was believed to be sane and respected. Upon meeting him, Orgon turns into someone who his family and friends view as a foolish person. This may have been caused by Tartuffe. A main characterization that arises when mentioning Tartuffe is hypocrite. While he poses as a religious man, he is only looking out for himself and uses others’ weaknesses to his own advantage.

The relationship between Tartuffe and Orgon is one that is influential and manipulative. In 1.4 where Orgon returns and converses with Cleante, he is more concerned about Tartuffe’s well being than his own wife’s. Him repeating “Ah. And Tartuffe?” in this scene shows that Tartuffe is the only man that Orgon now cares about because of the affect he has on Orgon. While his wife was seriously sick, Orgon’s true view was exposed.

As the play progresses, it is seen that Orgon is truly losing his sanity. Forcing his daughter to marry Tartuffe is another ridiculous request that Orgon asks of in 2.1.
Mariane: I’m deeply greatful, Father for your love.
Orgon: That’s well said, Daughter; and you can repay me if all things, you’ll cheerfuly obey me.
Mariane: To please you, Sir, is what delights me best.
These exchange of words shows that before Orgon asked his daughter to marry Tartuffe, he first made sure that there was no way that Mariane would say no; if she were to she would be disobeying her father and a disloyal daughter. Forcing his daughter to lie about her feelings just so he could get what he wants just shows how he is no longer a good father and the man Tartuffe has turned him into. He is no longer the sane and respected man he was. Orgon not respecting his daughter’s feelings shows that he does not deserve to be respected himself.