During the conversation, Tartuffe makes an awkward attempt to seduce Elmire. Elmire made a deal with Tartuffe that if he refuses the marriage, then she will not tell Orgon about what happen. Damis was hiding in the closet and overheard the conversation. He went to tell Orgon about what just occur. Orgon doesn’t believe him and instead disinherit Damis and gives Tartuffe the rights to his whole estate. Rising action ends and the climax is starting. Elmire decides to take the matters into her own hands when Orgon appears with a marriage contract. She promises to show him the truth about Tartuffe. When Tartuffe arrives, Elmire does her best to “seduce” him while Orgon hides under the table to hear their conversation. This is the climax of the