Religion, Politics and Morals in Voltaire’s Candide

"Religion, politics, morality" Voltaire was a pioneer of the pre-modern era through mockery and criticism of the society of the 18th century. Voltaire's frankness can be understood by the audience in several ways. At first glance it seems to be a mere story of full of evil creativity, but if you carefully study the novel, it fills in more complicated and meaningful information. Voltaire used Candide's adventure to express what he thought was personally wrong in society.

Voltaire "Candide or Optimism" was written in Age of Enlightenment. The story of Voltaire is published in "Norton Western Literature Collection". The role of Voltaire Pangol is a philosopher who teaches the morality of God. Pangolss is also a mentor of Candide, Candide is the protagonist of the novel. Candide has a gentle heart, but in life it is hopeless. Pangloss placed Candide under his wings and taught him "the best in the world". Enlightenment paid attention to Voltaire 's way of writing 378 pages.

Voltaire's frankness? The hero Candide did not live happily because he was looking for something outside himself and his own environment. Through the ultimate discovery of Candide, Voltaire said that happiness is dependent on one's attitude in many ways. Voltaire's philosophy, finally achieved through Candide, is "we must cultivate our garden", which is the key to happiness (p. 58). By plowing our garden Voltaire means we have to make the most of it ... Voltaire's Candide Candide reflects the philosophical value of Enlightenment. Voltaire's novelistic work satirized the ideology of the former regime, criticizing the political, social and religious ideals of the time. A common feature of enlightenment is anti-feudalism. Philosophers oppose the separation of the old regime and promote equality among people. Voltaire repeatedly imitated the nobility's exaggeration throughout the process.