The Contrast between Martin and Pangloss Candide written by Voltaire was issued in January of 1759. Candide is the nephew of a German baron who’s castle he resides, under the protection of his teacher, Pangloss. Candide happens to fall in love with the baron’s daughter, Cunegonde. When the baron sees Candide and Cunegonde kissing, he bans Candide from his home. Some main characters in Candide are the Old Lady, the baron, Pangloss, Cunegonde, Martin, Cacambo, and of course, Candide. In this story, Candide is constantly vacillating between optimism and pessimism.
