Voltaire style of writing and sense of humor is what makes the Candide most interesting. While sometimes it is hard to understand his sarcasm …show more content…
Government and church are built to maintain law and order in the society, providing the citizens with justice when needed. However, not only in the Voltaire’s book, but even in the contemporary world, these authorities are seen taking disadvantage of their power. Whether it asking for sexual favors from female workers or doing injustice with the innocents, all the leaders are interested in one thing- money. Therefore it can be said that, all the institution made for good of the country, do more harm than they benefit. Candide is whipped in the Bulgarian army just for exercising his free will of walking. Isn’t the army looked upon in a respected way for saving the country’s citizens from the enemies? Or are we unaware of the harsh truths behind this respectable authorities like the one Candide