I think the character of Pangloss represents blind optimism in his philosophy of “everything is for the best in this best of all possible worlds”. His view borders on the contemporary outlook known as “predestination”, that whatever is going to happen will happen, regardless. And, although Candide supports Pangloss’ view by mentioning free will, this view really discards man’s free will entirely. Further, this blind optimism is pretty ridiculous, considering the many tragedies the Candide characters endure. Pangloss continually strives for justification for these many tragedies, but his arguments are simply never justified. For example, he felt if Columbus had not traveled to the New World and brought syphilis back to Europe, Europeans would also not hav

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