Molière's Tartuffe and the Traditions of Roman Satire

This study seeks to demonstrate an influential relationship between Moliere's classical reading and his character, Tartuffe. The work is divided into five sections: Introduction, The Satiric Element in "Tartuffe," Moliere's "Tartuffe," An Interpretation Based on Significant Parallels with the Traditions in Roman Satiric Literature, and Conclusion.