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This 8 page paper examines two of Voltaire's works and compares and contrasts them. The type of satire utilized in each is noted.
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the monarchy was in jeopardy. The writings of the day were somewhat indicative of a divide between the people. The political writing of the times would often go to
sarcasm and satire, something to which Voltaire was certainly attached. This is true today as well, so it was not atypical. In examining the satire of Voltaire, it pays to
examine the types of satire which are generally used. Traditionally, there are two forms of satire, one of which is rather mild, but the other is biting and vindictive. The
former is called Horatian and the latter Juvenalian. Voltaire seemed to use the latter to a great extent, but of course, there is much innuendo and nuances in some of
his works in addition. Also, when comparing and contrasting Candide and Zadig there are certainly differences in the way in which satire is used. In reading Zadig and Candide, much
can be said about these as prime examples of satire in a very general sense. He wrote Zadig in 1747 and Candide a bit later. Voltaire (1947) actually authored
Candide in 1759 which takes a satirical look at European society during the period. In fact, during the eighteenth century, things were beginning to look up as there was a
new way of thinking emerging, but this fictitious view features the protagonist Candide in an extraordinary role. Candide goes through a variety of things, all the while remaining optimistic. The
author attempts to show the injustices of the society in which the character lives. Whatever one wants to say about Voltaires relationship with France, there are some things
which ring true. It is certain that Voltaire was entrenched in society at the time and while not an objective observer, can convey the injustices that would prevail. At the
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