Candide's final statement means that in order to find true happiness, one must actively pursue it. ... At the beginning of the novel, Candide does not know true happiness because he has never had to work for it. ... This quest, although it involves numerous hardships, results in peace and happiness for Candide. ... In the novel, Candide's mentor, Pangloss, was a firm believer in optimism. ... If Candide had succumbed to the sadness or pain he felt during his quest, he would have never completed it. ...

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What follows in Chapter 15 is that the baron's sudden refusal and expression of disgust at the idea of Candide marrying Cunégonde infuriates Candide, resulting in the stabbing of the baron. ... The baron is used as a foil to Candide, and it is him that forces Candide into yet another violent incident. ... But yet the idea of Candide becoming his brother-in-law appalls him. ... Parody is used to great affect frequently within Candide, this is but one example. ... The Baron's sudden anger about Candide's intentions seems ridiculous especially considering Candide has re...

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Candide reflects Voltaire's lifelong hatred towards Christian regimes of power and the arrogance of nobility. ... Candide illustrated this fact after the Lisbon earthquake when the Grand Inquisitor is ordered to ward off any more earthquakes. ... Candide's hatred or criticism toward the aristocratic people culminates when Cunegonde's brother resists permitting them to marry because they're from loyal family and Candide is not. ... Candide knows it shouldn't matter what social class you come from, you should be allowed to be with the person you love. ... He also orde...

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