Candide grows up in the Castle of Westfalia under the influence of Dr. Pangloss. Dr. Pangloss firmly believes that “Things can not be otherwise; for since everything was made for a purpose, everything is necessarily for the best purpose” (Voltaire 18). Shortly after hearing the powerfu

When Candide’s quest for Lady Cunegonde draws to a conclusion, Candide begins to value a new attitude towards life. Over time Candide learns that labor eliminates the three curses of mankind: want, boredom, and vice. Candide decides that true happiness can only be found when he “cultivates his garden”. Using the knowledge gained from an old, poor Turkish farmer, Candide displays a lesson that states, “Working without theorizing, is the only way to make life bearable” (Voltaire 120). Candide believes that being productive in his garden will allow him to obtain everything he needs to survive. The “want” aspect is cured by growing only what he requires, “boredom” is eased through the amount of work put into his land, and “vice” is unobtainable because there isn’t any time for evil. Candide has derived his own philosophy and way of life that allows him to come to terms with the world and settle down happily.

l conclusion drawn from Dr. Pangloss, Candide is expelled from th

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