Tartufo ou O Impostor

The play feels so relevant even today, which makes me wonder what events or societal tensions influenced its creation. Did Molière aim to challenge specific figures or institutions?

The characters' gullibility makes for hilarious but also uncomfortable moments. I'm curious whether this was meant to critique human nature or just to keep the comedy flowing.

The satire feels very French and 17th-century specific, but do modern audiences find the play just as funny or insightful? Has its impact changed over time?