Tartuffe · Character
Damis
Orgon's hot-headed son, who tries to expose Tartuffe by force of accusation and only succeeds in getting himself disinherited.
supporting
Also known as Damis What, Damis Father, Damis No, Damis To Mr. Loyal
First appearance: tartuffe
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Damis is the household's impatient conscience, convinced that if he can just catch Tartuffe in the act and tell his father plainly, the scales will fall from Orgon's eyes. He hides in a closet, bursts out with the news…
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- Main Dramatis Personae
- Protagonist
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This scene is the dramatic climax because Orgon’s emotional and psychological peak—his blind, tearful rage aga…
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- Orgon
family · negative
- Madame Pernelle
family · negative
- Dorine
friendship · positive
- Orgon
family · negative
- Madame Pernelle
family · negative
- Dorine
friendship · positive
- Dorine
friendship · positive
- Orgon
family · negative
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