In the book Candide, by Voltaire, Candide is an inexperienced young man who believes in a philosophy of optimism. Initially, through the teachings of Dr. Pangloss, Candide views their world as "the best of all possible worlds"# and that "everything is for the best."# Gradually, however, Candide loses this belief and begins to use reason. During Candide's journey, he meets numerous different people who help him see the world for how it really exists. In …showed first 75 words of 734 total…

…showed last 75 words of 734 total…for the next merchant to take hime to Italy and meet Cacambo there. The merchant that arrives, takes advantage of, and robs, Candide. He eventually finds another way of travelling to Italy and takes a companion, named Martin, with him. While in Italy, Candide encounters his friend, Cacambo. Candide asks him where Cunégonde is, he is so excited to see her. Cacambo informs Candide that she is a slave for a king in Constantinople.