* To explore the human condition. Anouilh's plays often deal with themes of love, loss, betrayal, and the search for meaning in life.
* To comment on society. Anouilh's plays often satirize the social conventions and institutions of his time.
* To entertain his audiences. Anouilh's plays are often witty, humorous, and thought-provoking.
Anouilh was a master of the theater, and his plays continue to be performed around the world today.