In the character Dorine, the Enlightenment idea of reason is evident when she replied, "Marriage I think, yes, I heard a rumor, someone's failed attempt to grotesque humor, so when I heard the story, I said, "No! Preposterous! Absurd! It can't be so."" ( Moliere, 157). Dorine is a servant to Mariane the daughter of Orgon and the family. She is admired by them. When Dorine hears the rumor about Mariane father giving her away to marry a man by the name Tartuffe, which she doesn't approve of she speaks out. Dorine from the beginning does not like Tartuffe because Maraine father and Madame Pernelle (mother of Orgon) lifts him up like a Savior above the family. They believe that all problems can be solved through this one person, but Dorine believes he's just a man. Dorine is not afraid to voice her opinion even though she's a servant. She let Marine father understand her stance by replying, "Because, dear sir your daughter is not meant for this zealot she's to innocent. She 'd be alarmed by his robust desire and question heaven's sanction of this fire." (Moliere, 158). Dorine spoke out for Mariane because she fills like Mariane should be able to voice her opinion. Dorine also make a point that she is innocent meaning she doesn't know what's going on. Dorine also point out that Tartuffe is a religious person and that may mean control.
In my conclusion I say that Dorine is the prime example of the Enlightenment period during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. She is a woman who is not afraid to speak up for herself and others. Her name should be the Truth instead of Dorine.
