Candide by Voltaire is satire criticizing optimistic views on the world events or the saying that, “this is the best of all possible worlds” and everything happens for the best. Voltaire saddened by two major world events: the Seven years’ war and Lisbon earthquake questioned the reason behind these events. These events killed thousands of people for no reason and still philosophers like Leibniz, continued to believe that this was the best of all possible worlds and behind all evil lied God’s plan of best future. After observing mass killings, enraged Voltaire decided to mock the idea of best world and perfect God through Candide. The novel is indeed is a comical tragedy of events that Candide and Pangloss, who are optimistic, encounter throughout their life. Finally, at the end Candide realizes that three is no good reason behind what happens and Pangloss is forced to admit that is optimistic view is wrong.
Voltaire style of writing and sense of humor is what makes the Candide most interesting. While sometimes it is hard to understand his sarcasm …show more content…
Government and church are built to maintain law and order in the society, providing the citizens with justice when needed. However, not only in the Voltaire’s book, but even in the contemporary world, these authorities are seen taking disadvantage of their power. Whether it asking for sexual favors from female workers or doing injustice with the innocents, all the leaders are interested in one thing- money. Therefore it can be said that, all the institution made for good of the country, do more harm than they benefit. Candide is whipped in the Bulgarian army just for exercising his free will of walking. Isn’t the army looked upon in a respected way for saving the country’s citizens from the enemies? Or are we unaware of the harsh truths behind this respectable authorities like the one Candide
Voltaire style of writing and sense of humor is what makes the Candide most interesting. While sometimes it is hard to understand his sarcasm …show more content…
Government and church are built to maintain law and order in the society, providing the citizens with justice when needed. However, not only in the Voltaire’s book, but even in the contemporary world, these authorities are seen taking disadvantage of their power. Whether it asking for sexual favors from female workers or doing injustice with the innocents, all the leaders are interested in one thing- money. Therefore it can be said that, all the institution made for good of the country, do more harm than they benefit. Candide is whipped in the Bulgarian army just for exercising his free will of walking. Isn’t the army looked upon in a respected way for saving the country’s citizens from the enemies? Or are we unaware of the harsh truths behind this respectable authorities like the one Candide