![]() ![]() ![]() Among other things, it says that all things are for the best, that this world is the best of all possible ones. Pangloss' optimism: Leibnizic optimism is heralded by Pangloss throughout Candide as the perfect, harmonious ordering of the universe. It symbolizes the physical embodiment of utopian ideals and the limitless potential of human reason. More concrete examples of metaphor use obviously require a mention of the following:Įldorado: Eldorado is the mythical city of gold spoken about by many authors before Voltaire's time. Thus, the tone of Candide, which is usually ironical and satirical, underscores the theme of the work as a whole. Yet the often exaggerated, outlandish, and senseless events in the novel force the reader to confront the overdone, unbelievable and irrational nature of the real world. Throughout Candide, Voltaire uses an absurd tone and presentation of the story, which clearly incites laughter. ![]()
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