Sunday, 26 October 2014

How does Voltaire show the hypocrisy of the clergy in chapters 10 to12 ? Candide by Voltaire

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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