The nature of man in the story of Candide by Voltaire is portrayed in a very satirical way. ... Pangloss and his student Candide feel that they live in a perfect world with no evils present. ... Candide would rather have Cunegonde than all of the money in the world. ... Candide decides that he is going to continue his travels with Martin, who is also a pessimist. ... Voltaire conveys the ways and nature of man in many ways in Candide, such as through quotes. ...

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The Journey of a Nave Young Man Candide, written by Voltaire and published in 1759, is the story of a young man that has to leave his castle in Westphalia, and travels through South America and Europe. ... Candide's mother "would never agree to marry, because he could only claim seventy-one quarterings,"" (19) while she could claim seventy-two. ... Voltaire also shows this in the novel when Candide is twice denied his request to marry Cunegonde. The first time Candide asks permission Cunegone's brother replies, "You have the impude...

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In 1764 Voltaire wrote one of the world's greatest satires, Candide. Candide pokes at much of Europe and attacks simple human follies and frailties. ... The overall message of "Candide" is that every human being has the power to carve out their own destiny. ... Voltaire made his idea of God and divine right clear in Candide. ... There have been many ideas of motives behind "Candide." ...

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• Grade Level: High School