Candide

From our reading my understanding is that Voltaire was heavely influenced by Pope. He had a respect for Englad but also poked fun at France and the mess they were in. Although this book is suppost to be somewhat commical I found myself feeling sorry for Candide and the different people he meet throughout his journey to happiness. Voltaire clearly states that the only thing that will help this world is hard work. He uses Satire to judge religion, morals, and the church!Voltaire clearly exspresses his opinion of Pope's claim that "Everything that is, is right" through Candide. He makes it known that this statement is not correct and he does not agree!!