One of the most comic scenes in Molière's "Tartuffe" occurs when Orgon, completely duped by Tartuffe, insists that his daughter Mariane marry Tartuffe instead of her true love, Valère. The absurdity escalates as Mariane, horrified, pleads with her father, while Tartuffe feigns piety and wisdom, oblivious to the chaos he causes. The exaggerated interactions and Orgon's blind devotion create a hilarious contrast, highlighting the folly of misplaced trust and the ridiculousness of Tartuffe's manipulations. This scene effectively showcases Molière's mastery of humor through character dynamics and situational irony.
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