Select one of the following topics regarding Tartuffe and write a well-developed 3-5 page essay that answers the question using examples from the text of the play. Use MLA documentation for in-text citations and Works Cited page.
1. Explore the theme of hypocrisy in the text. Other than Tartuffe, are there any other characters in the play that may be guilty of hypocrisy?
2. Explore the theme of women and femininity in the text, especially through the characters of Mariane, Elmire, and Dorine. Can we draw any conclusions from Tartuffe regarding the ideal role for women in society?