I believe that Candide believes in Pangloss because of who he is and his character traits which are gullible and naive and ignorant... I do not think these traits were the result of something in his past but simply are the way they are because of the author's choice. The traits are significant to the story because they add to a satirical effect making fun of men saying that if they do not think on their own this where he'd up in the world: completely lost confused. One example of Candide being lost and confused is when he tries to walk away from the army and fails. Candide believing in Pangloss's saying is just another way in which Candide shows his true colors (his character traits).
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Why does Candide believe in Pangloss's saying that is for the best?
In a commentary by Christen Morrell, I asked the question why Candide believes in what Pangloss says including his saying at everything in life is happening for best even though there horrible things that are happening in Candide's life. I'm curious about her response but I have my own opinions on the same topic, as well.
I believe that Candide believes in Pangloss because of who he is and his character traits which are gullible and naive and ignorant... I do not think these traits were the result of something in his past but simply are the way they are because of the author's choice. The traits are significant to the story because they add to a satirical effect making fun of men saying that if they do not think on their own this where he'd up in the world: completely lost confused. One example of Candide being lost and confused is when he tries to walk away from the army and fails. Candide believing in Pangloss's saying is just another way in which Candide shows his true colors (his character traits).
I believe that Candide believes in Pangloss because of who he is and his character traits which are gullible and naive and ignorant... I do not think these traits were the result of something in his past but simply are the way they are because of the author's choice. The traits are significant to the story because they add to a satirical effect making fun of men saying that if they do not think on their own this where he'd up in the world: completely lost confused. One example of Candide being lost and confused is when he tries to walk away from the army and fails. Candide believing in Pangloss's saying is just another way in which Candide shows his true colors (his character traits).
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I totally agree! I never thought of that but now I definietly see that the author was making fun of men while writing the novel. Men do not function well on their own- as it is in my house. My mom is always the one to keep my dad in line.
ReplyDeleteTess, I meant humans rather than men but I love your interpretation.
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