Elmire

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Elmire is a central character in Molière’s comedy "Tartuffe," known as Orgon’s perceptive and virtuous wife who helps expose the hypocrisy of Tartuffe.

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Elmire canonical 6

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
literary character
theatrical character
aimsToConvince Orgon
appearsIn Tartuffe
appearsInLanguage French
associatedWith Orgon’s household
centralToPlot exposure of Tartuffe’s hypocrisy
characterInAct Act II of Tartuffe
linked to: Tartuffe

Act III of Tartuffe
linked to: Tartuffe

Act IV of Tartuffe
linked to: Tartuffe

Act V of Tartuffe
linked to: Tartuffe
countryOfOrigin France
creator Molière
daughterInLawOf Madame Pernelle
deceives Tartuffe
exposes Tartuffe
firstPerformanceYear 1664
genreOfWork comedy
knownFor composure
intelligence
moral clarity
prudence
virtue
language French
medium stage play
moralAlignment virtuous
narrativeFunction foil to Tartuffe
voice of reason
opposes Tartuffe
partOf French classical theatre
relativeOf Cléante
Damis
Madame Pernelle
Mariane
Orgon
roleInTheme critique of religious hypocrisy
defense of moderation
defense of reason
sisterInLawOf Cléante
spouseOf Orgon
stepmotherOf Damis
Mariane
usesStratagem staged seduction scene
workForm verse comedy

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Tartuffe mainCharacter Elmire
Elmira hasVariant Elmire
subject linked to: Elmira (female given name)
Orgon opposedBy Elmire
Madame Pernelle criticizes Elmire
Mariane hasStepMother Elmire
Dorine supportsCharacter Elmire