... and pure reason. In Candide, Voltaire used the character of Candide to embody the enlightened perspective, as he is born into a feudal society and travels the world making observations and reasoning about what he sees. In fact even the name "Candide" suggests that he says what he thinks and hides nothing, despite what the noble teachings may be. "You could read ... would state that "Things cannot be other than they are, for since everything is made for a purpose, it follows that everything is made for the best purpose." (Voltaire, 20) This line of thinking discouraged the working classe...

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... and pure reason. In Candide, Voltaire used the character of Candide to embody the enlightened perspective, as he is born into a feudal society and travels the world making observations and reasoning about what he sees. In fact even the name "Candide" suggests that he says what he thinks and hides nothing, despite what the noble teachings may be. "You could read ... would state that "Things cannot be other than they are, for since everything is made for a purpose, it follows that everything is made for the best purpose." (Voltaire, 20) This line of thinking discouraged the working classe...

• Word Count: 934
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School