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Voltaire's Candide With The Character Of The Old Woman

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The overlying social issues Voltaire was trying to convey in his novel Candide with the character of the old woman was a larger attempt to bring a light upon the problems in the world which were brought to light in the article regarding the Afghan girl. Suffering is a near universal trait we all face trials and tribulations and how we deal with them defines us as who we are. With that said it does not mean that some don’t go through more than others. The broader point I wish to make though is some of the trials and tribulations we never should have to experience or deal with in our lives, rather they are areas in life we as humans should push everyday to make those conditions better for other people. This I believe is the point Voltaire was
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