's eviction
from Thunder-ten-tronckh is the opening event which sets into motion his various adventures and
misfortunes. Candide himself is described as a gentle, well-meaning individual, sheltered and
naive. Candide and the Baron's daughter, Cunegonde, fall in love. The problem is a difference of
social hierarchy: Cunegonde is a member of the nobility, and therefore any relationship between
her and Candide is an affront in the Baron's eyes. To break up this relationship, Candide is
driven out from Thunder-ten-tronckh.
Of course,
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