The aristocratic Heian lady that is well-educated, creative, and esteemed are preferred whereas the perfect Heian man gifted in various arts such as poetry, painting, playing musical instruments, and of high birth could be considered the ideal man in this society. Women being ostracized and men given more privileges are thankfully now a thing of the past. Nevertheless, viewing the story as a whole, it can serve as a draw line for comparisons and further betterment in people's tradition, culture, and
