So, in the closing, Rigoletto ends up failing in his endeavors which are relatively noble. Meanwhile, the Duke, who is the epitome of a villain and seducer, ultimately comes out on top. What does this say about the world we live in? Does the bad guy always win, the fair maiden is poisoned and dies, and the righteous man is left with nothing? Does this reflect the society of the time? Or maybe, more than one societies of many different times? I mean, Rigoletto isn’t the nicest, most noble man, but deep down he has morals.