-Describe the character of Orgon. Why do you think he’s so vulnerable to Tartuffe?
Throughout the play Moliere, presents Argon a man who falls prey to misplaced adoration, someone who no longer cares about the welfare of his family to the extent of claiming that he would not feel any pain if his family members would die. His character also play that he is a funny person who is introduced to a religious lifestyle for the first time and end up being swayed by new ideas or people in the religion.
His character end up being let down because of his decision making and thinking at some point he contended with Valere marrying his daughter but later he changes his mind when is influenced by Tartuffe. This decision also show how Orgon has been lost and devoted to Tartuffe. I believe the reason that he is so vulnerable to him is because of his newly acquired believes and seeing what Tartuffe believe in as the righteous and devoted way of life. Another reason that makes Orgon vulnerable is his devotion to God and his incertitude regarding his acceptance in to the heaven which results to him not caring about his family and people around him. He insinuate that having Tartuffe by his side will secure his place to heave by following his command. The use of religious nature in impressing Organ is seen to have worked in deceiving him and letting Tartuffe get into the family.
