The Plan to Save Marianne - Act 2, Scene 4 of Tartuffe

TLDRIn Act 2, Scene 4 of Tartuffe, Doreen and Marianne devise a plan to save Marianne from marrying Tartuffe. Meanwhile, Valere arrives and the situation becomes more complicated.

Key insights

📜Doreen and Marianne come up with a plan to delay Marianne's marriage to Tartuffe.

😔Marianne is unable to stand up to her strict father.

💔Valere and Marianne both hesitate to show their vulnerability, causing their relationship to suffer.

🤔Doreen's clear insight and decisive action drive the plan forward.

👥The three young people involved in the situation are roughly the same age.

Q&A

What is the plan that Doreen and Marianne come up with?

Doreen and Marianne plan to delay Marianne's marriage to Tartuffe.

Why can't Marianne stand up to her father?

Marianne has been subjected to her father's strict control for a long time and finds it difficult to go against his wishes.

Why is the relationship between Valere and Marianne suffering?

Both Valere and Marianne hesitate to show their vulnerability and take the necessary steps to remain together.

What role does Doreen play in the plan?

Doreen provides clear insight and takes decisive action to drive the plan forward.

What is the age of the three young people involved in the situation?

The three young people, Marianne, Doreen, and Valere, are roughly the same age.

Timestamped Summary

00:10In Act 2, Scene 4 of Tartuffe, Doreen and Marianne devise a plan to save Marianne from marrying Tartuffe.

00:46Valere learns about Orgon's plan to marry Marianne to Tartuffe and asks for her opinion.

00:54Doreen suggests that Marianne should agree to marry Tartuffe and delay the marriage repeatedly.

01:19Doreen plans to seek help from Elmire and Valere plans to plead their case to Orgon's friends.

01:34Doreen realizes that Marianne finds it difficult to stand up to her father due to a lifetime of obedience.

01:41Valere and Marianne hesitate to show their vulnerability, leading to a potential separation.

02:08Doreen takes decisive action and expects the plan to be set in motion immediately.

02:13Despite the age difference, the three young people involved in the situation are roughly the same age.