While
'sparodies the theory of optimism as promulgated by Wilhelm von Leibnitz, it also satirizes the
Catholic Church and its religious orders. Here are some examples of hison the hypocrisy of the
religious orders:
- In Chapter X of Candide ,
Cunnegonde has been sold to a Hebrew, Don Isaachar. But, Cunnegonde resists the overtures of
Isaachar; one day when she attends Mass at church, the Grand Inquisitor sees her and desires
her. He offers to buy her from Isaachar because, he says, she should not live with a Jew. One
day, in order to ward...
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