Voltaire satirizes many points in Candide such as philosophy, war, and religion. ... Candide mocks Leibniz's beliefs in the form of Dr. ... Perhaps Candide was meant to pursue the belief in optimism due to his innocence. ... Voltaire also uses satire when he references religion in Candide. ... The religion of Candide, and Voltaire, is Deism. ...
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...
In Candide, Voltaire's approach is called black comedy. ... Pangloss told Candide what came of Cunegonde at the castle of Westphalia after he left. ... Candide's confusion causes him to ask, "have they always been liars, traitors, ingrates, thieves, weaklings, sneaks, cowards, backbiters, gluttons, drunkards, misers, climbers, killer's, calumniators, sensualists, fanatics, hypocrites, and fools?" (Voltaire 557) There is an ongoing war between people, and all the while Candide and the others are attempting to maintain. ... Candide. ...
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. ...
