Premise: Tartuffe, or The Impostor, or The Hypocrite ( ; French: "Tartuffe, ou l'Imposteur" , ] ), first performed in 1664, is one of the most famous theatrical comedies by Molière. The characters of Tartuffe, Elmire, and Orgon are considered among the greatest classical theatre roles.
Hypothesis: Tartuffe is French for 'the hypocrite.'