After Candide and Cunégonde meet up again, one would think he would revert to his view of extreme optimism, but Cunégonde's influence on Candide will once again be present, and make it a chore. She relates her story and claimed, "Pangloss cruelly deceived her when he told [her] that all was for the best in this world". A person is always affected by the feelings of someone they love, and Candide loved Cunégonde very much, so he was unable to overlook her feelings about and unhappiness and disagreement with Pangloss' teaching. Still, Candide was simply so blissful to be with Cunégonde that he did not re-contemplate his feelings on optimism.
At this point, Pangloss' belief applies, as Candide is with Cunégonde, and all is well. However, that
At this point, Pangloss' belief applies, as Candide is with Cunégonde, and all is well. However, that