Candide Personnages

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Candide
Hero of the story, Cunegonde's lover, Possible son of the Baron's sister, only has 71 quarterings.
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Cunegonde
Daughter of the Baron, Candide's lover, Enslaved by the man who murdered her family.
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Pangloss
Oracle to the family, Proffeser of metaphysico-theologico-cosmo-nigology, Satire of the philosophers of Voltaire's day.
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Baron Thunder-Ten-Tronckh
Cunegonde's father, "most powerful Lord inWestphalia, Satire of the powerful people in Voltaire's day.
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Martin
Candide's travel companion, Cynical scholar, Flawed philosopher as he expects nothing from the world.
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Cacambo
Candide's companion in South America, Highly intelligent and morally honest, Helps Candide to escape many times.
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The Old Woman
Born the daughter of the Pope (satire of religion), One of Cunegonde's servants, Cynical about human nature, Helps Candide and Cunegonde get back together.
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Jesuit Priest
Cunegonde's brother, Implied to be a homosexual, Refuses to let Candide marry Cunegonde, Killed by Candide.
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Jacques (the Anabaptist)
Cares for Candide and Pangloss, Drowns in the Lisbon bay when trying to save the life of an ungrateful sailor.
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Paquette
Chambermaid of Cunegonde's mother, gives Pangloss syphilis, Becomes a prostitute.
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The Grand Inquisitor
Represents the hypocrisy of religious leaders, Shares Cunegonde with Don Issachar, Killed by Candide.
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Don Issachar
Wealthy Jew who purchases Cunegonde, Shares her with The Grand Inquisitor, Killed by Candide.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Daughter of the Baron, Candide's lover, Enslaved by the man who murdered her family.

Back

Cunegonde

Card 3

Front

Oracle to the family, Proffeser of metaphysico-theologico-cosmo-nigology, Satire of the philosophers of Voltaire's day.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Cunegonde's father, "most powerful Lord inWestphalia, Satire of the powerful people in Voltaire's day.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Candide's travel companion, Cynical scholar, Flawed philosopher as he expects nothing from the world.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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