Enlightenment

In one sentence, according to me and my friend (encarta): Arguments sustained by Science and Reason (rational thought). Also during this time (1700s) neoclassicism was in style, 3 act plays Greek/Roman style, Moratin example of una obra ilustrada (AND DEFINITELY NOT ROMANTIC!!!). Literature that teaches as it entertains.
El no de las ninas...viejo verde who was to marry much younger woman, who is the emblem of the perfect woman (modest, quiet, virgin), but is in love with his younger nephew. Using reason, the viejo verde deduces that it is better to remove himself from the marriage contract and allow the two lovers to get married.