The shape is somewhat dated, but go further and you will see that this play is quite topical. Voltaire wanted by simple prudence, to present it as the camel and it illustrates only. (In his day, blasphemy could be very expensive). But no one could mistake: Islam is certainly in his sights, but not only him. The Roman Catholic Church was taking, too, for his rank. Guess who, nowadays, deserves Fanaticism Grand Prix?