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Papers On French Literature
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Voltaire's 'Candide' / Rationalism v. Empiricism
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This 7 page research paper explores the representation of rationalist and empirical philosophy in Voltaire's 1759 novel, Candide. Specifically, these philosophical theories are examined as depicted in the text and in the protagonists Dr. Pangloss and Martin, as well as evidence of Voltaire's personal preference. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Voltaire.wps
Voltaire's 'Candide' / Religion
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A 5 page paper analyzing Voltaire's views on religion as expressed in this novel. The paper points out how the author satirized a number of viewpoints current in the eighteenth century, and concluded at the end that talking is vanity; religion lies in the doing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Canrelig.wps
Voltaire's 'Candide' / Underlying Meaning
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This 6 page essay focuses on the meaning behind the words in the allegory Candide. The writer discusses the meanings and ultimate outcomes of the character Candide, his cohorts, and his travels. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Candmea.wps
Voltaire's 'Candide'/ A Philosophical Examination
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In 9 pages, Voltaire's philosophy is analyzed and his attempt at depicting a Utopian society in 'Candide' is assessed. The writer is extremely critical and supports all inquiries with existing research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Candide2.wps
Voltaire's 'Candide': Rosy optimism And Gloomy Pessimism
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5 pages in length. Voltaire's 'Candide' helps one to make a solid distinction between the concepts of rosy optimism and gloomy pessimism. By doing so, this particular literary masterpiece provides insight as to what constitute the notion of happiness and the existence of despair. The writer discusses how Voltaire effectively demonstrates these points by way of Pangloss and Martin, each of whom represent the opposite ends of the spectrum. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCvolt.wps
Voltaire’s “Candide” and the Relationship Between Language and Sexuality
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This 5 page essay report discusses the relationship between language and sexuality in Candide, as well as pointing out how those elements led to the comic aspects of Voltaire’s story. The connection between language and sexuality in Candide is similar to that of the relationship between Candide and the many characters he encounters throughout his adventures. His gentle and “candid” spirit regularly is brought up short in comparison to the far more worldly people he meets. No bibliography.
Filename: BWcand.rtf
"Communist Manifesto" and "Candide"
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A 5 page paper which compares Marx and
Engels' "Communist Manifesto" and Voltaire's "Candide." Bibliography lists 3 additional
sources.
Filename: RAcandid.rtf
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