Le Tartuffe by Molière – Dramatic Techniques – Entrances, Exits, and Dissimulation

Le Tartuffe by Molière – Dramatic Techniques – Entrances, Exits, and Dissimulation

This resource offers a detailed study of the use of entrances, exits, and dissimulation in Le Tartuffe, written in French.

Key features:

• Thorough examination of entrances and exits as essential dramatic tools that drive the plot, build suspense, shift tone, and produce comic timing through precise staging
• In-depth focus on dissimulation as the core mechanism of the intrigue, encompassing both physical concealment and hidden intentions, most notably in the iconic table scene
• Analysis of dramatic irony arising from differing levels of knowledge between characters and audience, fuelling situational comedy, tension, and visual humour
• Exploration of how dissimulation intertwines with language, creating double meanings, ironic dialogue, and a stark contrast between appearance and reality
• Overview of the techniques’ role in upholding classical unity of place, structuring the five-act progression from deception to revelation, and reinforcing the play’s moral condemnation of hypocrisy
• Accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.