Candide is a book about Candide who goes on a journey looking for this woman, Cunegonde. On Candide’s journey he learned key things about life. The protagonist's journey in Candide helps him find his own philosophy in life.
The first stop in the book was the very beginning of the journey, Westphalia. He begins his journey in Westphalia.He lives in a castle and is being tutored by Pangloss. Pangloss’ philosophy of life is “in the best of possible worlds, the Baroness’ castle was the most magnificent of castles, and his lady was the best of all possible Baronesses,” (Pg. 1). He believes in blind optimism. He thinks “all is necessary for the best end,” (Pg. 1). Pangloss thinks that everything happens for a reason and he teaches this to Candide.
The first stop in the book was the very beginning of the journey, Westphalia. He begins his journey in Westphalia.He lives in a castle and is being tutored by Pangloss. Pangloss’ philosophy of life is “in the best of possible worlds, the Baroness’ castle was the most magnificent of castles, and his lady was the best of all possible Baronesses,” (Pg. 1). He believes in blind optimism. He thinks “all is necessary for the best end,” (Pg. 1). Pangloss thinks that everything happens for a reason and he teaches this to Candide.