Voltaire satirizes many points in Candide such as philosophy, war, and religion. ... Candide illustrates the means in which Voltaire could voice his dissatisfaction. ... (Voltaire 1589)" The reader already knows that Voltaire completely despises optimism, and is now revealed that Candide is slowly becoming the archetype of Voltaire. ... Voltaire also uses satire when he references religion in Candide. ... The religion of Candide, and Voltaire, is Deism. ...

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Chapter 15 of Voltaire's 'Candide' can be taken as a perfect example of the author's skill as an 18th Century Enlightenment writer. ... Voltaire is an author who handles character dialogue expertly. Through the Jesuit baron's reaction to Candide's expressed desire of marriage to his sister, Voltaire affords us insight into his critical view of humanity during the 18th Century. ... The baron is used as a foil to Candide, and it is him that forces Candide into yet another violent incident. ... Voltaire depicts his characters, Calambo and Candide, fleeing off gall...

• Word Count: 1041
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" and "Candide," by Voltaire are both satires that mock man and society. ... "Candide" by Voltaire, is targeted to the upper class as well. ... Importantly, Voltaire illustrates the arrogance, pride and vanity of the upper class. This is illustrated in Cunegondes brother, the Baron and his behavior towards Candide. Every time Candide proposes marriage, the Baron becomes superior, claiming that they are people of stature and for his sister to marry Candide would be an insult to that stature. ...

• Word Count: 471
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• Grade Level: High School

In Candide, Voltaire's approach is called black comedy. ... (Voltaire 557) There is an ongoing war between people, and all the while Candide and the others are attempting to maintain. ... Pangloss represents the optimism that Voltaire challenges. ... Voltaire, Francois-Marie Arquet de Voltaire. ... Candide. ...

• Word Count: 1075
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School