Candide follows a young man, Candide, who is taught by his mentor Pangloss that “all is for the best in the best of all possible
worlds.” After being expelled from his idyllic home, he travels the world, witnessing war, injustice, natural disasters, and human cruelty.
Through satire and dark humor, Voltaire critiques optimism, religion, and society, ultimately advocating for practical action and personal
resilience over blind philosophical ideals.
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