![]() He also uses illogical arguments to support his beliefs. Pangloss ignores any evidence that contradicts his initial opinion. Voltaire illustrates this by showing us that he keeps his optimistic thought even when he is imprisoned. Voltaire satirically shows the reader that Pangloss is not a believable character. When creatures of the world, see something as wrong or evil, it is because they do not understand the ultimate good that will come out of it. Pangloss believes that a powerful God had created the world and that, therefore, the world must be perfect. Pangloss’s philosophy is against the ideas of the Enlightenment period. ” This optimistic philosophy actually is the key element of Voltaire’s satire. Pangloss’s philosophy of life is that all is for the best in the “best of all possible worlds. Influence of Pangloss’s and Martin’s Characters on Candide ![]()
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