satirizes or pokes fun at the philosophical concept popular at
the time which stated that all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.thought this
idea, identified with the philosopher Leibniz, absurd. Therefore, although Pangloss (Candide's
tutor) teaches his pupil this philosophy, Voltaire makes sure that Candide's experience proves
otherwise. Candide and his friends witness or experience almost every horror that could befall a
person, from violence, slavery, and cruelty to hypocrisy and dishonesty. For example, Candide's
family castle is taken by the Bulgars, who murder his family and enslave him. Later, he has to
watch helplessly as a friend, Jacques, helps save a drowning sailor only to have the sailor do
nothing to save Jacques when he falls overboard. In Portugal, Candide and Pangloss are arrested
by the Inquisition because Pangloss spoke of his philosophy of optimism, and they expect to be
executed.
Candide satirizes organized religion as
corrupt and...
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