Tartuffe: Act 4, Scene 4 Summary & Analysis

Alone with her husband, Elmire tells Orgon to hide himself under a table. He remains completely unconvinced, but does as she says. Once he is concealed, she tells him that she is going to encourage Tartuffe’s advances in order to expose his true treacherous nature. She begs Orgon, however, to intervene and save her from Tartuffe’s “odious lust” as soon as he is convinced.