Le Tartuffe by Molière – Comedy and Dramatic Methods – Satire as criticism

Le Tartuffe by Molière – Comedy and Dramatic Methods – Satire as criticism

A clear and accessible analytical resource written in French, focusing on how Molière uses comedy and dramatic techniques to develop satire in Le Tartuffe.

This resource provides a structured explanation of satire as social criticism, exploring how comic and dramatic methods are used to expose hypocrisy and promote reason.

Key features:

Clear explanation of satire as a form of criticism

Detailed analysis of comic techniques (language, situation and character)

Focus on key characters including Tartuffe, Orgon and Dorine

Exploration of dramatic tension and moral message

Accessible language suitable for literary analysis

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.