""Mamamouchi or The Citizen Turned Gentleman"" is a comedic play written by Edward Ravenscroft in 1675. The plot follows the story of a wealthy merchant named Monsieur Jourdain, who aspires to become a gentleman and be accepted into high society. The play satirizes the social climbing and pretentiousness of the bourgeoisie, as Jourdain goes to great lengths to learn the manners and customs of the upper class. Along the way, he is deceived by a group...