Overview
Character Name
Cleante
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Time & Place
17th century france, a wealthy house in paris
Analysis
Cleante is Orgon’s respectable brother-in-law. More than any other character, Cleante represents Moliere’s true views towards religion. Cleante believes that true faith is shown through modesty, action, and the acceptance of others. He realizes that Tartuffe’s religious
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