Madame Pernelle
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Madame Pernelle is a domineering, moralizing matriarch in Molière’s comedy "Tartuffe," known for her blind admiration of the hypocrite Tartuffe and harsh criticism of her own family.
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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literary character ⓘ theatrical character ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Tartuffe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| attitudeTowardFamily |
disapproving
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harshly critical ⓘ |
| attitudeTowardTartuffe |
blind admiration
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uncritical trust ⓘ |
| conflictWith | younger generation in the family ⓘ |
| creator | Molière NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| criticizes |
Cléante
NERFINISHED
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Damis NERFINISHED ⓘ Dorine NERFINISHED ⓘ Elmire NERFINISHED ⓘ Mariane NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dramaticFunction |
foil to more lucid characters
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vehicle for satire of bigotry ⓘ |
| familyRelationToOrgon | mother ⓘ |
| familyRole | matriarch ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceYear | 1664 ⓘ |
| gender | female ⓘ |
| genreOfWork | comedy ⓘ |
| moralView |
rigidly conservative
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strictly devout ⓘ |
| nationalityOfWorkContext | French ⓘ |
| personalityTrait |
authoritarian
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domineering ⓘ moralizing ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Orgon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| represents |
credulous piety
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religious hypocrisy enabler ⓘ |
| roleInWork | supporting character ⓘ |
| settingOfWork | Paris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
obstinate parental authority
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unquestioning respect for religious figures ⓘ |
| workForm | play ⓘ |
| workOriginalLanguage | French ⓘ |
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