The nature of man in the story of Candide by Voltaire is portrayed in a very satirical way. ... This aspect of Voltaire's Candide is satirical because he feels that there cannot be a perfect God or a perfect world. ... Voltaire continues to utilize different themes throughout Candide, and another one is the hypocrisy of religion. ... Voltaire conveys the ways and nature of man in many ways in Candide, such as through quotes. ... Voltaire enjoyed mocking the ways of a "perfect world" and a "perfect man," and that is why his story of Candide was such a success. ...

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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. ... Toward the beginning of the book Voltaire makes light of the European aristocratic beliefs of that time. ... 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 m...

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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