Tartuffe is one of many great plays written by the French playwright Moliere The play centers on Orgon a well to do Parisian who has become close friends with Tartuffe whom he met in church He was so impressed with Tartuffes supposed devoutness and piety that he decided to take him into his home as a moral guide and religious teacher Much to the chagrin of his family except for his mother Madame Pernelle Orgons attention is fiercely devoted to Tartuffe who has become his closest friend and pers