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Voltaire's Candide, Misogyny, and Gender Bias

his audience, and this is something that will probably change the world for the better. He wants to display evil in such a way tha...

European Military, Government and Society in Candide by Voltaire

of good breeding behaved appropriately. However, women who were generally caught up in such behavior could quickly find themselves...

Candide by Voltaire and Women

(Voltaire Chapter 8). She began living the life of a prisoner of war for the most part. One author notes she was "ill-used by othe...

Middle Class According to Benjamin Franklin, Moliere, and Voltaire

notably Charles Dickens, Moliere, and Voltaire - had decidedly different and less heroic definitions of the middle class in their ...

A Satirical Reflection on French Society: Candide

This essay describes the manner in which Voltaire lampooned eighteenth century society in his satirical novel "Candide." Five page...

Enlightenment and the Literature of Voltaire, Moliere, and Jonathan Swift

In two pages this research paper discusses how the Age of Reason is reflected in Candide by Voltaire, Tartuffe by Moliere, and Gul...

Author's Philosophies in Candide by Voltaire

In two pages, 2 essays analyzing Candide by Voltaire focus on the author's philosophies regarding concepts such as fate and God. ...

How Their Respective Times Were Represented in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Candide by Voltaire

In five pages this research paper examines how The Enlightenment was represented by Voltaire in Candide and the Industrial Revolut...

Literary Depictions of Greed

In five pages the role greed plays in the literary works No Exit by Jean Paul Sartre, Candide by Voltaire, and Antigone by Sophocl...

Candide by Voltaire and Romance

In five pages this paper discusses how social hypocrisy is satirically represented by Voltaire in the romantic behavior of the cha...

Sexuality and Language in Candide by Voltaire

"lesson in experimental physics" with the young man. She exhibits no hesitation in obtaining what she desires, which may also serv...

Empirical and Rational Philosophies in Candide by Voltaire

This is a direct attack on Leibniz, who was regarded as a scholar in the fields of metaphysics, theology, and the cosmos. The phi...

Physical and Moral Evil in Candide by Voltaire

In nine pages this paper discusses the author's use of satire in this analysis of physical and moral evil in Candide. Three sourc...

Behavior That is Rational vs. Irrational

Jason was only seeking his own gratification. He wanted to have it all. His intent was to gain both power and social standing by...

Socrates' Observation 'The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living'

only a satire of society and politics, it is also an example of ones examination of his life. Although this work is a satire, it ...

Literature and Social Injustice

In four pages this paper examines how social injustice is represented in William Blake's poetry, 'A Modest Proposal' by Jonathan S...

Pessimism and Optimism in Candide by Voltaire

boundaries that bring together ethical conscience and humanism. Human beings have been striving to achieve Utopian status ever si...

Candide by Voltaire and the Travelers in Nature

In five pages this paper assesses the relationship between the travelers and nature in the satirical Candide by Voltaire in an ana...

Classic Western Literature and the Portrayal of Women

The portrayals of Cunegonde by Voltaire in Candide and Gertrude by William Shakespeare in Hamlet are contrastes and compared in fi...

Evil Optimism and the Works of Voltaire and Alexander Pope

of Francois-Marie Arouet, who wrote under the name of Voltaire, the optimistic mode of thinking such as that of Pope and the many ...

Candide by Voltaire and Satirical Optimism

In 5 pages this paper discusses the optimism satirically portrayed by Voltaire in Candide. There are no other sources listed....

War As Viewed by David Malouf and Voltaire

In five pages this paper compares and contrasts the perspectives on war featured in Fly Away Peter by David Malouf and Candide by ...

Philosophy of the Enlightenment in Candide by Voltaire

In five pages this paper discusses how the Enlightenment optimistic philosophy is represented by Voltaire in Candide. There are n...

Experiencing and Learning About Life in Candide by Voltaire

In a report consisting of five pages this paper discusses how the theme of experience being the greatest life teacher is represent...

Lack of Characterization Emphasis in the Works of Basho, Voltaire, Moliere, and Equiano

In five pages this essay considers why characterization was not emphasized in Candide by Voltaire, Tartuffe by Moliere, Basho's no...

Heroism and its Characteristics

In 5 pages this paper examines how the characteristics of heroism are defined in such literary works as A Simple Heart by Gustave ...

Romantic and Enlightenment Views of Nature

would sweep away the superstitions of the past and replace them with the clear light of reason. Regardless of the discipline in wh...

Comparative Analysis of Candide by Voltaire and Pedro Paramo by Juan Rulfo

mouth of hell" (Rulfo NA). In this it is a reminder, not only of the past, but of the reality of a present that is intermingled wi...

Literature, the Human Condition, and Universal Truths

themselves, Voltaires message is clear: these human flaws of vanity, fickleness, greed, and misplaced optimism will never die and ...

The Golden Age Comedy of Voltaire And Moliere

For many historians, the comedy styles and content of the works of Moliere and Voltaire represent the pinnacle of 18th century Fre...