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The thing I found most fascinating about this piece is its timeless nature. The language is
archaic and the predictability of some of the side characters might not make much sense to those
who are not familiar with stock characters, but the general themes and moods of the show are not
lost. In this world that Molire created, the educated have the upper hand, therefore meaning the
women. The men are left to dribble behind while the ladies make decisions and come to
conclusions. However, due to the unnecessary frivolous nature of their knowledge the most
"learned" individuals end up simply talking themselves in circles. The theme of education
equaling power is still relevant today as is the notion of practical knowledge verses book
knowledge- what is more important? Through silly, overdramatic characters, Molire was able to
not only cause the audience to erupt in laughter but also plant seeds within their minds about
important social issues. The fact that The Learned Ladies is still managing to accomplish these
tasks in 2016, only goes to prove that Molire did achieve his goal for writing such a piece.