Old Woman In Candide

Old Woman:
The elderly woman is more helpful to Candide in his quest to find Cunégonde than most of the men he encounters. She also has the harshest backstory in terms of cruelty dealt to her by the world. Her reason lets her see the both the good and evil of the world
It is not just her own hope grounded in realism, but her fortitude to survive in a world full of barbarism and uncertainty.
Phedre:
Women in ancient roman and greek tragedies are portrayed as scheming and evil with a propensity for magic and subterfuge. Phedre is no different with being the main reason for the rift and death of her family. When it comes to reason, Phedre shows a lack of the virtue. Despite her self-loathing and guilt in being unable to rid herself of her incestuous