When I think of Candide I always see that person who is always so enthusiastic, so optimistic, and even a bit too happy. This kind of person, for me, is quite annoying. Like Candide these people come off as the kind of people who can not possibly be living in the same world as the rest of us. The extent of Candide’s optimism, and even that of Pangloss, is plain ludicrous. Not only does this happy duo keep a smile on their faces through hardship and death, they also think nothing of the most serious situations. Most people, when confronted with a life or death situation, would show some signs of contemplation or even a reckoning with their conscience. However, in the case of Candide and Pangloss, there is no such thing.
As Candide was taking a peaceful stroll outside a Bulgar camp, it seemed like nothing meaningful or eventful, in anyway, could possibly take place. On the other hand, in Candide’s world there is harsh punishment for these simple actions. When Candide’s......
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