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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'Journey To The End Of The Night' By Louis-Ferdinand Celine
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This 4 page report discusses the 1932 semi-autobiographical novel by Louis-Ferdinand Celine (pseudonym of Louis-Ferdinand Destouches. The main character and quite likely the first true 'anti-hero' of modern literature, Bardamu, serves as Celine's mouthpiece in descriptions of war and his travels. No additional sources cited.
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'The Return Of Martin Guerre' / Old History Vs. New History
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A 6 page paper discussing 'The Return of Martin Guerre' by Jean de Coras and updated by Nathalie Z. Davis and 'The New History and the Old: Critical Essays and Reappraisals' by Gertrude B. Himmlefarb. The writer examines the differences between positive old history and new history and briefly outlines strengths and weaknesses of both. No other additional sources cited.
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“A Life of Her Own”
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This 3 page paper discusses some of the themes in Emilie Carles’s autobiography, “A Life of Her Own.” Bibliography lists 1 source.
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