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. ...

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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. ...

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