Ego’s subsequent monologue is widely regarded as some of the finest writing in animation history. He muses on the nature of criticism, noting that "the work of a critic is easy" and that "the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so." When Ego realizes that this sublime meal was cooked by a rat, his worldview shatters and expands, embodying the ultimate triumph of art over snobbery. The Ultimate Legacy of "Anyone Can Cook"
: The film is a classic Künstlerroman , a story about an artist's growth. Remy must overcome the prejudice of being a rat, which serves as a powerful allegory for any economically or socially disadvantaged person trying to break into an exclusive, class-bound world. ratatouille.2007