In seeking happiness, all they find is pain, rape, slavery and an unjust death. ... However, after Pangloss' apparent death, Candide was left to the guidance of the Old Women and Martin the philosopher. ... His trust in Cacambo is put to the ultimate test when he gives him several million piastres and sends him off to free Miss Cunegonde from slavery, and return to Candide in Venice. ...

• Word Count: 932
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate