# Dorine — Tartuffe character guide

> Dorine in Tartuffe by Molière.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Dorine Do, Dorine Withdrawing, Dorine Gently, Dorine Madam, Dorine To Orgon, Dorine Tartuffe

**First appearance:** 0002-tartuffe

## Snapshot

The maid who talks back to everyone, Dorine sees through Tartuffe from the start and refuses to let the family's foolishness go unchallenged.

## Who they are

Dorine is the household's sharpest tongue and clearest eye, a servant whose loyalty licenses her to mock her betters to their faces. When Mariane despairs over being married to Tartuffe, Dorine's response is not comfort but provocation: she threatens to let the marriage go through until Mariane stops sulking and starts resisting. Her running commentary on the courtship of Mariane and Valère exposes how much of the family's trouble comes from pride and stubbornness rather than genuine obstacles.

## Relationships

### [Orgon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/orgon)

_professional_

Dorine is Orgon's outspoken maid who constantly challenges his authority and blind devotion to Tartuffe.

### [Madame Pernelle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/madame_pernelle)

_professional_

Dorine frequently clashes with Madame Pernelle, who dismisses her as impertinent and disrespectful.

### [Elmire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/elmire)

_friendship_

Dorine is Elmire's loyal ally, working together to expose Tartuffe and protect the household.

### [Damis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/damis)

_friendship_

Damis and Dorine share a mutual disdain for Tartuffe and often conspire to thwart him.

### [Valère](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/valere)

_friendship_

Dorine acts as a confidante and matchmaker for Valère, helping him navigate his relationship with Mariane.

### [Mr. Loyal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/mr_loyal)

_professional_

Dorine confronts Mr. Loyal with sarcasm and hostility, recognizing him as an agent of Tartuffe's treachery.

### [Cléante](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/cleante)

_friendship_

Cléante and Dorine share a pragmatic alliance, both trying to restore reason to Orgon's household.

### [Orgon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/orgon)

_professional_

Dorine is Orgon's outspoken maid who constantly challenges his authority and blind devotion to Tartuffe.

### [Madame Pernelle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/madame_pernelle)

_professional_

Dorine frequently clashes with Madame Pernelle, who dismisses her as impertinent and disrespectful.

### [Orgon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/orgon)

_professional_

Dorine is Orgon's outspoken maid who constantly challenges his authority and blind devotion to Tartuffe.

### [Madame Pernelle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/madame_pernelle)

_professional_

Dorine frequently clashes with Madame Pernelle, who dismisses her as impertinent and disrespectful.

### [Mr. Loyal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tartuffe_se/characters/mr_loyal)

_professional_

Dorine confronts Mr. Loyal with sarcasm and hostility, recognizing him as an agent of Tartuffe's treachery.

## Links

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