Analysis of Candide The setting in Voltaire's "Candide" is important, since Candied is a travelogue the setting plays a major role in the story line. ... The primary source of government is a monarchy when Voltaire writes Candide. ... Once out of the Barons castle Candide faces the Bulgors who recruit him. The Bulgers latter beats Candide for desertion and he becomes a beggar on the street, however Candide believes that this has happened for the good of all things. ... The enlightenment period influences the setting in Candide....

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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. In this episodic, philosophical tale, Candide travels the world and encounters many people. ... 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. ...

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• Grade Level: High School