Which play by Molière was criticized for its portrayal of religious hypocrisy?
Tartuffe
The Misanthrope
The School for Wives
The Imaginary Invalid
Answer
Molière's play Tartuffe was criticized for its portrayal of religious hypocrisy. The Catholic Church in France denounced the play, and it was subsequently banned by the Parlement.
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