1. Candide Assignment
Read the book Candide by Voltaire. Can either purchase a copy, get one from the library, or you can read online: Googlebooks has a version as does other websites (it is only about 100 pages). Can download for free on Ipod/Iphone/Ipad through Ibooks.
Analyze Candide (6-10 sentences for each question):
I am well aware that you can go to sites such as Sparknotes but don’t use this as a replacement. You will miss out on reading a great book. Read and analyze on your own first then go and use those tools (wikipedia and/or sparknotes): Answer the following
Why did Voltaire write Candide?
What is his overall point/message?
What are his themes/motifs/etc.?
Is his message applicable to today?