The imperfect characters of the truffle To be perfect is to be inhuman. Human nature is complete with many flaws and imperfections, one of which is depicted in the play "Tartuffe", by Moliere. “Tartuffe” was written specifically to show the reader a fundamental flaw in human nature. This flaw is shown through two characters, Madame Pernelle and Orgon. These two are blind to the truth about Tartuffe and fall victim to his wiles. The fact that these two are too weak to see the truth is a fundamental human flaw as well as a major theme of the play, depicted through their flawed characters. If nothing else, Madame Pernelle and Orgon are incredibly gullible. One author suggests that this gullibility is a shared family trait, stating that "his mother shares his capacity for self-delusion even after Tartuffe was discovered (we can't always judge by what we see)" (Weals). Orgon foolishly believes that Tartuffe is a man of God and, for this reason, he should put everything he has in Tartuffe's hands. He shows how much he believes it after Damis tells him that Tartuffe was flirting with Elmire. From this accusation Orgon responds to Damis: "I disinherit you; an empty purse / is all you will get from me – except my curse!" (III, vii, 68). Madame Pernelle shows the family characteristics she shares with her son when she states: "He is a good man and must be listened to" (I, i ,44), speaking of Tartuffe. Although they share this trait throughout the play, Orgon's eyes are finally opened at the end of the play while his mother is still held back by Tartuffe's farce. Although Tartuffe is portrayed as the main character of the play, Orgon is the character who should really be given the most attention. As suggested in an essay on "Tartuffe," audiences who focus on the play's titular character may miss the author's point: "... vitriol and spleen vented on one man suggest that Moliere's satire about Orgon, not to mention Tartuffe, was steeped in truth." ." (Smaje). Orgon is the character who represents the weakness of human nature. This weakness is shown throughout the play. Orgon is so willing to entrust everything he has to Tartuffe's care. He puts Tartuffe above the well-being of his family When he returns from his trip and asks Cleanthes how the house was while he was away, Cleanthes tells him that his wife had been very ill..