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"Candide" - Optimism vs. Reality, 2004.
Discusses how the story of "Candide" by Voltaire deals with irrational ideas taught to Candide about being optimistic versus realistic, as seen by the rest of the world.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper examines how Candide learns to become his own person, to accept life for what it has to offer, and that not everything has to be analyzed to decide whether or not it was good or bad. It discusses how, in this way, Candide can be an example to all those who read his story.
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"Francois-Marie Arouet De Voltaire's Candide is a novel written in 1759 containing many conceptual ideas yet, at the same time, is exaggerated. Voltaire offers sad events that are veiled with jokes and witticism. The story itself presents a unique outlook on life. The story deals with irrational ideas taught to Candide about being optimistic rather than realistic as the rest of the world. The most significant theme presented throughout the story is optimism. Out of every ill-fated situation in the story, his philosopher-teacher advises Candide, the main character, that everything in the world happens for the best. He advises that private misfortunes contribute to the general good. The more misfortunes that occur, the more people find that all is well (Voltaire 16). Pangloss, the philosopher, states that everything has a purpose and things that occur are always for the best. Whenever something unfortunate occurs while Candide is growing up, Pangloss turns the situation around and identifies the good in it."
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"Candide", 2004.
A review of Voltaire's book, "Candide".
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 35.95
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This paper discusses the book written by Voltaire, "Candide". The paper contends that, by looking at some of Candide's discoveries on his journey, we can conclude that Voltaire believes that we are better off if we throw away philosophy and religion and return to a more simple way of thinking and living. The paper illustrates the author's view that we do more good when we connect with others and strive to be a positive influence wherever we go and whatever we encounter. Our lives and those we come into contact with are our gardens, and we plant seeds and cultivate growth when we try less to be intellectual and try more to be simple and real.
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"Candide must go through a series of hilarious, yet insightful, events to arrive at this conclusion. Voltaire utilizes satire in his story but beneath the comedy, there is a deeper meaning to be found. Furthermore, this deeper meaning is not complicated at all. An excellent example of satire can be seen in the character of Pangloss. Pangloss is described as being a philosophy teacher, yet we must wonder about this assertion. As Candide engages in a conversation with this man, we discover that he has syphilis. He traces the spread of this disease all the way to Columbus, who brought it to the New World. This leads Pangloss to surmise that without this disease "we would not have chocolate" (23). We must wonder how such a learned man came to this conclusion. This brings us to two of Voltaire's important assertions."
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Voltaire's "Candide", 2008.
A review and discussion of Voltaire's book, "Candide".
985 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce and analyze the book "Candide" by Voltaire. Specifically it discusses Candide's movement from a state of innocence to one of experience, and what Candide gains and loses through these experiences.
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"Of course, Pangloss, who continually shows up throughout the novel, is responsible for Candide's attitude. He has taught the boy to be optimistic in the face of everything, and practices it himself. After the earthquake he says, "'For,' said he, 'all that is is for the best. If there is a volcano at Lisbon it cannot be elsewhere. It is impossible that things should be other than they are; for everything is right'" (Voltaire 21). Candide seems incapable of coming up with many ideas on his own, but he is quite good a parroting the ideas of others, and Pangloss is his mentor and idol, so he follows his thoughts blindly, never questioning them or developing true reasoning and deduction skills throughout his adventures."
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Voltaire's "Candide", 2004.
This paper reviews Voltaire's "Candide" as several novels rolled into one.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper explains that the central theme of Voltaire's "Candide" is that those who live real lives must forgo philosophy for pragmatism. The author points out that another thesis is that which does not kill us only makes us stronger, and all?s well that ends well. The paper argues that, in keeping with the alternative title for "Candide", which was ?Optimism?, throughout the narrative, Candide always looks ahead to the future.
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"The beginning of the narrative finds Candide living at the pleasure of one of the most powerful noblemen of Bavaria. He falls in love with the baron's daughter Cun?gonde. The baron espies them kissing and casts Candide out of the castle. Thus, begin his travails. The conclusion of the narrative shows that Pangloss, Martin (another philosopher-character) and Candide cannot get away from philosophical discussion about the meaning of life and the origins of good and evil. But in the scheme of things, these discussions merely serve as idle distractions which have no bearing on any of their lives. Indeed, the last line of the literal (English) translation sums this up well. "'That's well said,'replied Candide, but we must cultivate our garden.""
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Candide, 2002.
Comparative analysis of Voltaire's "Candide" enlightenment period with modern times.
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Candide is a satirical novel written by Voltaire that discusses the plight of people in Europe during the eighteenth century. This paper discusses the events and themes in "Candide" and compares them with the events and people from the modern times. This paper also analyzes whether the novel has the modern element by which people can relate to the story of the novel itself. Lastly, the researcher discusses how the idealistic Utopian society plays a significant role in affecting the similarity of events found during the eighteenth century and the present times.
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"One of the prominent events illustrated in the novel Candide is the civil strife that Candide?s society experience due to different warring groups eager for the chance to grab a city to dominate and conquer. The scenes in the novel show how people are brutally murdered without mercy by the soldiers (wherein Candide became one after being thrown out of the Baron?s house). In addition to the brutal murder of the people, women and children were also abused, while the other soldiers looted each house in the area. This scenario is very much in occurrence today, especially in warring cities or nations. The soldiers do not only abuse their power to conquer and fight with the enemies, but they are also ruthless and insensitive to the sufferings of the people in the society. Any reader can understand the plight of the people during the eighteenth century because they also witness the same events in today?s time."
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Orgon and Candide, 2002.
Discusses these primary characters in the works "Candide" and "Tartuffe" by Enlightenment philosophers, Voltaire and Moliere respectively.
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Both Voltaire and Moliere concentrated on expanding the period of Enlightenment with the exploration of the human soul through growth and change in literature. The philosophers of the Age of Reason (the Enlightenment) believed that each person has a rational will, which makes it possible to make and carry out plans. Animals, they declared, are slaves of their emotions. When an animal is afraid of something, it tries to escape. When an animal is angry, it fights. However, people can figure out the best course of action when they are afraid, angry, or in trouble. In addition, people can make themselves do the right thing, instead of doing only what may seem easier or more appealing. Both Voltaire and Moliere promoted these concepts and employed them directly within their respective works "Candide" and "Tartuffe". It is the purpose of this paper to examine the primary characters of "Candide" and Orgon separately and together to form a larger concept of who they were and what they represented in their stories.
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"Candide", 2002.
An examination of the famous work "Candide" by Voltaire.
1,021 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper examines how Voltaire uses his writing of "Candide" for his powerful crusade against injustice and bigotry. It discusses how this work reflected the society at the time of the Enlightenment and how Voltaire belonged to the Enlightenment movement. The paper then summarizes the story of "Candide".
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"Voltaire earned much fame and criticism at the same time for his powerful crusade against injustice and bigotry, expressed in brilliant literature. He went up against the government and the Catholic hierarchy, particularly because of the Grand Inquisition. His character, Candide, was very much patterned after his own personality and experience, but his character begins by believing in goodness as prevailing in the world and ends the same way, despite his (Voltaire?s) deadly cynicism. His famous phrase, ?the best of possible worlds,? has been his landmark, and the question that follows is, ?what then are the others?? "
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"Candide", 2005.
A comparison of the garden in Voltaire's novel "Candide" with the Biblical Garden of Eden.
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This essay explores many examples of utopias and analyzes the symbolism of the garden in Voltaire's novel, "Candide." The essay explores the situations where characters of the novel have potentially found utopia. It compares the symbolism of Candide's garden to the Biblical Garden of Eden. The essay concludes by discussing whether it is truly possible for man to "return to the Garden" after having fallen.
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"Humans are more or less nomadic. Life is an unending quest for the things that will satisfy our desires, to achieve the "best of all possible worlds" (35). There is always more to be obtained. People frantically climb mountains to the peak, only to find a higher one to scale beyond it. This relentless mission slowly drains the life out of people, as it becomes clear that they may never reach that optimum, utopian place. Any optimistic dreams of a potentially perfected world are utterly shattered in Voltaire's novel, Candide. Voltaire uses satire and irony to demolish the shaky foundations of optimistic philosophies of the day. These philosophers think people perceive imperfections in the world only because they do not understand God's grand and "good' plan. Voltaire raises up ideas of utopia, frequently referencing the Garden of Eden before the fall of man, and, after establishing these potentially "utopian" states, manages to slam down the work, smashing it to pieces. Demonstrating the loss of optimism in such a way, the question then arises, "is it possible for man to return to the Garden after the fall?""
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"Candide", 2004.
A discussion on the satiric themes of Voltaire's "Candide".
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This paper discusses "Candide," written by Voltaire. The paper reflects on the satiric themes in the work. The paper focuses on the themes of nobility, the horrors and follies of war, and rationalism. Concrete examples for these themes are provided, and the paper also demonstrates how they were applied in "Candide".
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"Much of Voltaire's work sounds agnostic. He was known to study Greek and Latin classics and was well versed in the Bible. But, he rejected most Christian views and although he believed God created the world, he was sure that God did not care about man's everyday life. Voltaire supported the King of France but was accused of satirical writing against his son which landed him in Bastille. "Because of insults to the regent, Philippe II d'Orleans, wrongly ascribed to him, Voltaire was sent to the Bastille (1717) for 11 months." (Yahoo Education) While in jail he wrote Henriade and Candide which were both critical of the church. "In 1726 a young nobleman, the chevalier de Rohan, resenting a witticism made at his expense by Voltaire, had Voltaire beaten." (Yahoo Education) When Voltaire tried to fight back he was thrown in prison a second time. These events and his own minor station in life led him to become disgusted with the abuse of position so he left France for England upon his release from Bastille."
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"Candide", 2004.
An analysis of the theme of heroism in Voltaire's "Candide".
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This paper analyzes Voltaire's "Candide" in terms of the issue of heroism. It looks at the characterization of Candide, the major protagonist and conditions that must be fulfilled to live the heroic life.
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" At the onset of Voltaire's "Candide" we are introduced to the hero whom nature had endowed with the gentlest of characters. His face bespoke his soul. His judgment was rather sound and his mind of the simplest. "
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Voltaire?s "Candide", 2005.
This paper discusses Voltaire's "Candide", which impales the status quo and those who support it.
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This paper explains that, in "Candide", Voltaire, using satirical tools of blunt exaggeration combined with rapier wit, through the innocent eyes of his hapless title character, travels the world after having been turned unjustly out of his stately Westphalian home, encountering one catastrophe after another. The author points out that one of Voltaire's favorite comical devices is to restore the character to life by a series of highly detailed, yet utterly nonsensical circumstances, similar to modern-day TV soap operas. The paper states that Voltaire seems to conclude that honest work may be a cure for the wild ambition, deadly intrigues and nonsensical religious posturing of the day.
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"Voltaire, of course, leaves it to the reader to decipher the comical (and mind-boggling) backwardness of the worldview of this simpleton sage. Then, some time after the castle has been ravaged and they have all been forced to flee, Candide encounters Pangloss, his health obviously broken and pathetic. Pangloss, recalling for Candide's benefit "Pacquette, that pretty wench who waited on our noble baroness" when they were all back at the castle together, explains his condition in considerable - and bawdy."
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"Candide", 2002.
A look at the theme of enlightenment in Voltaire's "Candide".
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This essay will discuss Voltaire's book "Candide" and place in perspective on what Voltaire really thought about the Enlightenment. A textual analysis will be presented to further enhance the underlying themes of Eldorado and of the real meaning of the "never-never land" described by Voltaire in the tale.
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A Feminist Critique of Voltaire's "Candide", 2006.
An analysis of Voltaire's satirical critique of Europe as presented in the story of "Candide." This paper explores the exploitation of women through feminist criticism.
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In Voltaire's "Candide", the accounts of three women serve to exemplify the questions of gender status in Voltaire's Europe. The stories of Cunegonde, Paquette, and the Old Woman are discussed to highlight the suffering of women during this time period. Collectively, the three women and their tales are used to demonstrate that regardless of financial status, political roots, or physical appearance, women are destined to encounter hardships. A variety of contemporary examples are provided to loosely draw a connection between Voltaire's Europe and the state of affairs in our current society.
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"In Voltaire's "Candide", women are used to accentuate the exploitation of the female race in Voltaire's Europe. In the course of the story, we meet several different women, each of whom provides an account of intense suffering and hardship. Cunegonde, for example, was the daughter of a German baron. At the outset, she is described as a beautiful young woman. However, by the end of the story, her physical beauty has diminished as a result of the persecution and abuse she suffered. The old woman, as we know her, was the daughter of a Pope. She provides perhaps the most disturbing story, which includes the death of her spouse, rape, and cannibalism. Again, Voltaire's satire is evident as he demonstrates that not even strong political affiliation could save her from suffering. The third character, Paquette, was originally a chambermaid for Cunegonde's mother. Her story is filled with tales of forlorn prostitution and affliction. Each of these women highlights the oppression and sexual abuse endured by females in Voltaire's satiric critique of Europe. In essence, they act as submissive recipients of action who possess very little complexity or importance."
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Voltaire's "Candide", 2006.
A review of the themes in the play "Candide" by Voltaire.
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This paper studies the satirical play "Candide" by Voltaire. The paper analyzes the various themes, which include satirizing the aristocrat class, religion, the military, optimism, and philosophy and philosophers.
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"Voltaire's Candide is full of criticism on other people's beliefs on philosophy, religion, and number other aspects of society. Through the actions of the characters, their disappearance, reappearance, transfiguration, and even insensitivity, Voltaire is able to skew the pomposity of the times in which he lived. However, he does not merely prick a few balloons, so to speak. He offers alternatives to the concepts he ridicules. It seems naive to believe that we live in the best of all possible worlds. But, naivete seems to outlive some of the stronger bulwarks of the world during the time of Voltaire. He is twitting his audience, of course, and implying that, if people only could see how foolish the nobility, the church, the army, and the philosophers of the day were (a sort of Francophile "Emperors New Clothes) then there would be the possibility that "our world" could be the best of all possible worlds. Society is corrupt. Nobility is hardly noble. The military have no life outside a battlefield. Philosophers are a pain in the derriere, but (like Pangloss) simply will not go away. And, love is an illusion where the plain become pretty, and the pretty, beautiful. Also, the key to Candide, which permeates all other satirical themes is: Discontent leads to greater discontent; to be "content" means to do something that one is content in doing."
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Voltaire's "Candide", 2002.
An analysis of the theme and characters in "Candide".
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This paper describes the intricacies of the theme and characters in the play by Voltaire known as Candide.
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Cheng'en?s ?Monkey? and Voltaire?s ?Candide?, 2004.
This paper compares the novel, ?Monkey? by Cheng'en, a classic Chinese mythological novel first written in the 16th century, and the novel, ?Candide? by Voltaire, a satirical European novel written in the 18th century.
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This paper discusses that the first major similarity involves the qualities of the two main characters, Monkey and Candide, who both are rebelling from the general beliefs and rules of society. The author points out that another similarity for the two main characters is their physical journey, which represents a journey to enlightenment. The paper relates that the final major similarity in the two works is that they both make significant use of humor because the books are dealing with complex and serious issues including philosophy, suffering, and religion.
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"The seriousness of these issues makes writing about them a difficult process and one that could easily result in a book that is difficult for the reader to enjoy. In both cases, the author has chosen humor as a means of ensuring that the books remain accessible and enjoyable, even with the tough issues they deal with. In Candide, examples of suffering are used throughout to present the real problems of the world. On his travels Candide sees people being burned to death to prevent earthquakes, sees people dying in a war over a worthless piece of land, and sees a Pope acting in ways no better than common people. Without the satire and humor Voltaire incorporates into the work, the suffering depicted would be overwhelming and the book would be difficult to enjoy."
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