Chapter 15:How Candide killed the Brother of his beloved Cunegonde.
Vocabulary:
-Maidservant: A female servant.
-Abbot:a man who is the head or superior, usually elected, of a monastery.
-Jesuit:a member of a Roman Catholic religious order (Society of Jesus) founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534.
-Holy Water:water blessed by a priest.
-Reverend:(used as a title of respect applied or prefixed to the name of a member of the clergy or a religious order).
-Priest:a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
-Paraguay:a republic in central South America between Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.
-Tyrolean:typifying the peasant dress of the Tyrol, especially a man's soft-brimmed, usually green felt hat with a peaked crown and a feather or brush ornament on the hatband.
-Sub-Deacon:A member of the clerical order next below that of deacon.
-Providence:The foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
-Impudent:characterized by impertinence or effrontery.
-Audacious:Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave.
-Arbor:A leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc.
-Insolent:Boldly rude or disrespectful.
-Colonel:A commissioned officer of similar rank in the armed forces of some other nations.
-Nobility:Grandeur or magnificence.
-Baron:An important financier or industrialist, especially one with great power in a particular area.
-Excommunicated:To exclude or expel from membership or participation in any group, association, etc.
-Savior:A person who saves, rescues, or delivers.
-Victor:A person who has overcome or defeated an adversary; conqueror.
-Lieutenant:A person who holds an office, civil or military, in subordination to a superior for whom he or she acts.
-The "Jesuit"(The Society of Jesus) was an all male religious order that followed the teachings of the Catholic Church. The were also known as "Gods Marines" and as "The Company" because it was referencing to the founder of this "Ignatius of Loyola" military background and members willing to live anywhere in the world at any extreme conditions.
-Jesuits are known for their work in education (founding schools, colleges, universities and seminaries), intellectual research, and cultural pursuits, and for their missionary efforts. Jesuits also give retreats, minister in hospitals and parishes, and promote social justice and ecumenical dialogue.
-Ignatius founded this certain society after becoming wounded in the battle and also experiencing a religion conversion.He composed the Spiritual Exercises to help others follow the teachings of Jesus Christ In 1534, Ignatius and six other young men, including St. Francis Xavier and Bl. Pierre Favre, gathered and professed vows of poverty, chastity, and later obedience, including a special vow of obedience to the Pope.
Summary:
The Baron goes into specific detail explaining him witnessing his sister (Lady Cunegonde)getting raped and alleged murder of both his parents. He and his relatives who were killed were put in a cart and was getting ready to be buried when a Jesuit sprinkled Holy Water whic was really salty on the cart. Suddenly the Baron explains his eyes started to shutter from the Holy Water, the Jesuit then realized and felt his heart and healed him. After he was healed he was handed robes of a Novice, he was sent to Rome then to Paraguay where he became a Colonel and a Priest. Later on the Baron realizes his sister is alive and in the village, which they mean to attack, he tells Candide they would capture Lady Cunegonde from the governor. Candide is pleased with this plan that was being formed, later on Candide mentions the idea of marrying Lady Cunegonde but her brother is outraged to hear such a thing , Lady Cunegonde brings up the "seventy two generations of nobility behind her"(52). Candide tries to explain that he saved her from a Jew and a Inquisitor, and she's under his obligation and wants to marry him,but he refers to Pangloss's philosophy "all men are equal" but Jesuit Baron Thunder-ten-tronckh begs to differ and strikes Candide with the flat of his sword across his face. Candide pulled out his sword and plunged it into the Jesuit's belly then takes it out and beginning to cry. Candide starts to panic crazily due to the fact he killed killed two priests, Cacambo wo was standing watch at the entrance ran in and conversed with Candide and insisted they were going to die by sword in hand. Cacambo has been in tight situations but not one like this, Cacambo stripped the Jesuit of his robes and hat and gave it to Candide and mounted his horse within a short period of time. Eventually Cacambo insisted he looked like Jesuit so you can cross the border before they go after them. They later on crossed the border saying "Make way, make way for the Reverend Father Colonel".
One element Voltaire is using to satirize Candide is using Irony.
When Candide suddenly kills Lady Cunegonde's brother when everything seemed so to be going so well (38). This shows Irony because it was so surprising and unexpected. I thought everything was going to turn out fine because Candide and Cunegonde's brother were happy to see each other, however the situation evolved and Candide killed her brother.
I believe that Voltaire was satirizing nobility in this chapter. The Baron's son acted like a typical snobbish rich person. He had attacked Candide when he heard that he wanted to marry his sister. He didn't want that even though Cunegonde and Candide were in love. In his opinion, Candide wasn't enough of a noble to be able to marry her. He could only trace back 71 generations of nobility whereas Cunegonde had 72. The Baron's son also ignored the fact that Candide had saved her from the Jew and the Inquisitor. He didn't care what Candide did only because he wasn't the same rank as his family. This is irony since there is only one generation of a difference; you wouldn't expect people to be so picky. Also the Baron's son was a priest who's supposed to be a good person, but he had hit Candide anyways.
Vocabulary: Jesuit- A member of the Roman Catholic religious order who engages in missionary and educational work worldwide. Holy water- in Christianity, water that has been blessed by a priest and is used in a church for blessings, baptisms, and other holy rituals. Reverend- A title of respect to the name of a member of the clergy. Abbot- the monk in charge of a monastery. Monastery- a building or buildings in which a group of people observing religious vows, especially monks, live together. Vineyard- place where grapes are grown. Tyrolean- a style of dress of the Tyrol, especially a man's soft-brimmed, usually green felt hat with a peaked crown and a feather or brush ornament on the hatband. Tyrol- an alpine region in West Austria and North Italy. Alpine- relating to, typically of, or found in high mountains. Sub deacon- a member of the Roman Catholic clergy who acts as a deacon's assistant. Deacon- in the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Episcopal Churches, an ordained member of the clergy who ranks below a priest. Colonel- a military officer ranking above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general. Reception-formal party. Excommunicated-to exclude a baptized Christian from taking part in Communion because of doctrine or moral behavior that is adjudged to offend against God or the Christian community. Providence-the wisdom, care, and guidance believed to be provided by God. Impudent- rude. Audacious- daring. Scheme- a secret and cunning plan. Obligation- owing a favor. Hilt- the swords handle. Arbor- a shaded place formed by the leaves and branches of trees.
I agree with Kayla that Voltaire is satirizing nobility in this chapter, but I also believe that Voltaire is satirizing ethics(once again). Voltaire uses the element of warped logic and irony in scene of when Candide kills Cunegondes' brother(57). The scene shows the element of warped logic because Candide is able to kill somebody so easily even though he had other options (like runaway). The scene also shows irony because when Candide says "'I'm the kindest man in the world and I've already killed three people, and two of them were priest!"(57)It's ironic because the fact that he kills someone out of pure instinct does not make him kind at all and yet, he thinks he's the kindest man alive. So, it's obvious Voltaire satirizes ethics in this chapter because he's making Candide kill someone (which is unethical)like it's nothing.
I'm not so sure what Voltaire's overall message in this chapter but I think it's to show readers how warped people were at that time period (or in his time period). The fact that people are so rash in making the decision to kill someone just because little matters. Cunegonde's brother got unreasonably mad just because Candide says that he's going to marry Cunegonde and just like that her brother took out his sword to kill Candide when he hasn't particularly do anything wrong.
Maidservant- a female servant Jesuit– a member of a Roman Catholic religious order (Society of Jesus) founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534 Chapel- a funeral home or a room in a funeral home where funeral services are held/ U.K. a place of worship used by a non-established Protestant denomination such as the Methodists or Baptists Holy Water- “When you enter a church, you might find a holy water font (or "stoup") attached to the wall at one or both sides of each door, or you might find a free-standing font. Simply dip the tips of the fingers of your right hand into the water and cross yourself while mentally contemplating the words, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Don't rush through this; make it meaningful, remembering the meaning of your Baptism and mentally expressing your gratitude to God. Many Catholics repeat this process upon leaving the church, too. (Note: you might see one Catholic dip his fingers into the Holy Water and touch fingers with another Catholic to share it if that second Catholic can't reach the font comfortably)…..This holy water is also used by the priest to sprinkle the people before the beginning of Mass. He will have a pail-like vessel called an "aspersory" to hold the holy water, and into this he will dip a stick called an "aspergillum" (or an "aspergill"). The aspergillum has holes in it to catch droplets of the water, and the priest's swinging it toward the congregation causes the drops of water to fly out. This blessing of the congregation before Mass is called "Aspérges" and the accompanying, chanted words come from Psalm 50” and “salt to be added to the water is exorcized and blessed” (http://www.fisheaters.com/water.html) Flutter- to move something light or small in quick back-and-forth motions, or be moved in this way Reverend - used as a title and form of address for some members of the clergy in many Christian churches Reverend Father Croust- rector (a member of the Roman Catholic clergy who is in charge of a congregation, a college, or a religious community) of the Jesuit College at Colmar, and an enemy of Voltaire’s
Abbot- the monk in charge of a monastery Paraguay- a republic in central South America between Bolivia, Brazil,and Argentina Vineyard- a piece of land where grapevines are grown Pole- somebody who is of Polish descent Tyrolean- A region of the eastern Alps in western Austria and northern Italy, inhabited in ancient times by Celtic peoples, the Tyrol constantly passed back and forth, in whole or in part, between Austria and Italy in the 1800s. Its present division dates from the Treaty of St. Germain in 1919. The Tyrolean Alps are a popular tourist area. Subdeacon- a member of the Roman Catholic clergy who acts as a deacon's assistant, e.g. by preparing the vessels that are to be used in celebrating Mass Lieutenant- an assistant to or substitute for somebody else/ a person who holds an office, civil or military, insubordination to a superior for whom he or she acts Colonel- an honorary title in a state militia, bestowed by the governor in some states/ a title of respect prefixed to the name of distinguished elderly Reception- the way in which somebody or something is received or greeted Excommunicated- to exclude a baptized Christian from taking part in Communion because of doctrine or moral behavior that is adjudged to offend against God or the Christian community/ somebody who has been formally excluded from taking part in Communion Providence- the wisdom, care, and guidance believed to be provided by God Governor of Buenos Aires- José de Garro, located in Argentina; it is the largest city in Argentina and is the capital of that country Insolent- showing an aggressive lack of respect in speech or behavior Wretch- a troubled or distressed person who evokes pity in others Impudent- showing a lack of respect and excessive boldness Audacious- bold, daring, or fearless, especially in challenging assumptions or conventions Petrified- to become dull, stiff, or deadened, or cause something to become dull, stiff, or deadened Obligation- something that must be done because of legal or moral duty/ something that somebody owes in return for something give Scoundrel- a dishonorable or unprincipled person Hilt- the handle of a sword, knife, or dagger (Idiom) ‘To the hilt’- to the maximum extent or degree; completely; fully Cacambo- plays the role of the faithful and resourceful servant - a stock figure found in many books and plays (http://www.dyendley.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Cacambo.html) Arbor- a shaded place formed by the leaves and branches of trees and plants that interweaves naturally or are trained to grow around a trellis
I believe Voltaire is satirizing the reactions of the people of this chapter by using exaggeration. The way the baron reacted to Candide’s declaration to marry Cunegonde, the way Candide reacted to the Baron who (I think that’s what happened) pulled out his own sword to attack Candide, and Cacambo who decides to run away with Candide after the Baron died. Among the three scenes, the part where Candide killed the Baron was the most ridiculous. It was surprising but it seemed as if Voltaire was making fun of Candide’s decision to kill the Baron. Usually when someone is facing against a person with a sword they will run away, and if they were in Candide’s situation they won’t kill the Baron, they would try to reason with the Baron, not KILL him! Then afterward Candide cried, that’s very common but very sudden, since he didn’t cry when he killed the two people to protect Cunegonde. Candide even said he was “the kindest man in the world” (57), which is an understatement since he didn’t really show any kindness throughout the book so far. I don’t think that Candide killed the baron on purpose; it was as if Candide killed him without thinking and reacted on impulse.
Diana Kim Period 3 Humanities 12/27/11 Vocabulary: Jesuit: A member of a Roman Catholic Religious Order (Society of Jesus) founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534. Ancestral: Serving as a forerunner, prototype, or inspiration; descending or claimed from ancestors. Flutter: To wave, flap, or toss about. Reverend: A title of respect applied or prefixed to the name of a member of the clergy or religious order. Father: A person who has originated or established something. Abbot: A man who is the head or superior, usually elected, of a monastery. General: The chief official of a religious order. Recruit: A newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces, group, and organization. Vineyard: A plantation of grapevines, especially one producing grapes for winemaking. Pole: Long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal. Tyrolean: Designating the peasant dress of the Tyrol, especially a man’s soft-brimmed, usually green felt hat with a peaked crown and a feather or brush ornament on the hatband. Honor: A source of credit or distinction; high respect, as for worth, merits, or rank. Subdeacon: A member of the clerical order next below that of a deacon. Lieutenant: A person who holds an office, civil, or military, in subordination to a superior for whom he or she acts in his/her stead. Colonel: A commissioned officer of similar rank in the armed forces of some other nations. Priest: A minister of any religion. Reception: A manner of being received. Providence: The foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth. Governor: A person charged with the direction or control of an institution, society, etc. Victors: A person who has overcome or defeated an adversay. Insolent: Boldly rude or disrespectful. Wretch: An unhappy person. Audacious: Extremely bold or daring. Scheme: An underhand plot. Petrified: To be numb or paralyze with astonishment, horror, or other strong emotion. Obligation: A binding promise. Scoundrel: A dishonorable person; villain. Arbor: A leafy, shady, recess formed by tress branches, shrubs, etc. Twinkling: The time required for a wink; an instant. Gallop: To run rapidly by leaps.
The concepts being ridiculed: kindness It is clear that the concept of kindness is being ridiculed and misused. Cunegonde’s kindness leads to obligations and Candide’s kindness leads him to kill people. “’I’ve killed my former master, my friend, my brother-in-law! I’m the kindness man in the world’” (53) irony. “She’s under great obligation to me…wants to marry me.” (53) Warped Logic.
I agree with Sammi. I too believe that Voltaire is ridiculing people's reactions. This is because Voltaire uses warped logic stating how Candide's reaction to the Baron's disaproval of him and Cunegonde leads Candide into killing him. Candide uses violence as a reaction to a negative opinion.
I agree with Kayla that Nobility is what's being satirized in chapter 15 because like how she said Candide felt that he as an individual should be able to marry Cunegonde because he believes that when he was told ," Dr.Pangloss always told me that all men are equal..." (57) he should be granted his wish of being wrthy enough to be able to marry Cunegonde. Since he feels (Cunegonde's brother) that he comes from a wealthy family who is Candide to say he wants marry Cunegonde in his eyes he sees Candide as a low class person. Thats when Voltaire uses elements of Satire to back up his point of view on nobility.
I disagree with Diana that Voltaire is ridiculing the concept of kindness because Candid did not kill the Baron out of kindness, he did it out of desire. While Cunegonde.....the reason why she got Candide involved (and caused him to kill the Inquisitor and the Jew) was because she wanted to stay with him since she loves him. Also “She’s under great obligation to me…wants to marry me.” (53) is not really warped logic to me. Candide did save her, it's not as if he killed them for fun, if he didn't kill them, then he and Cunegonde would have possibly died for committing the crime of murder. Cunegonde do have to repay him since he practically saved her life.
Elements of Satire that he uses: Warped Logic- "You insolent wrench!' answered the baron. 'How impudent of you even to think of marrying my sister, who has seventy-two generations of nobility behind her! You ought to be ashamed of yourself for daring to mention such an audacious sheme to me!"(56) Its warped logic because you would not expect Cunegonde's brother to have reacted this way after he was kind of praising Candide in a way and then for me him to say this its just odd. You would expect him to actually be there like Oh sure Candide you are worthy enough to be married to Cunegonde or at least something close to it.
The Plot: What bonded Candide and Cunegonde's brother was to rescue his sister but when Candide said," I hope so,' said Candide, 'because I intended to marry her, and I still do."(56)Her brother became all upset and started saying that who was he to be able to marry Cunegonde. Then that is when Cunegonde's brother out of rage he attacks Candide with the flat of his sword on Candide's face and Candide instantly brings out his sword and kills Cunegonde's brother. Now Candide needs to be able to get away before anyone finds out that Candide killed him.
Kevin Doodnauth
ReplyDeleteChapter 15:How Candide killed the Brother of his beloved Cunegonde.
Vocabulary:
-Maidservant: A female servant.
-Abbot:a man who is the head or superior, usually elected, of a monastery.
-Jesuit:a member of a Roman Catholic religious order (Society of Jesus) founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534.
-Holy Water:water blessed by a priest.
-Reverend:(used as a title of respect applied or prefixed to the name of a member of the clergy or a religious order).
-Priest:a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
-Paraguay:a republic in central South America between Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.
-Tyrolean:typifying the peasant dress of the Tyrol, especially a man's soft-brimmed, usually green felt hat with a peaked crown and a feather or brush ornament on the hatband.
-Sub-Deacon:A member of the clerical order next below that of deacon.
-Providence:The foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
-Impudent:characterized by impertinence or effrontery.
-Audacious:Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave.
-Arbor:A leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc.
-Insolent:Boldly rude or disrespectful.
-Colonel:A commissioned officer of similar rank in the armed forces of some other nations.
-Nobility:Grandeur or magnificence.
-Baron:An important financier or industrialist, especially one with great power in a particular area.
-Excommunicated:To exclude or expel from membership or participation in any group, association, etc.
-Savior:A person who saves, rescues, or delivers.
-Victor:A person who has overcome or defeated an adversary; conqueror.
-Lieutenant:A person who holds an office, civil or military, in subordination to a superior for whom he or she acts.
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ReplyDeleteHistorical Background:
ReplyDelete-The "Jesuit"(The Society of Jesus) was an all male religious order that followed the teachings of the Catholic Church. The were also known as "Gods Marines" and as "The Company" because it was referencing to the founder of this "Ignatius of Loyola" military background and members willing to live anywhere in the world at any extreme conditions.
-Jesuits are known for their work in education (founding schools, colleges, universities and seminaries), intellectual research, and cultural pursuits, and for their missionary efforts. Jesuits also give retreats, minister in hospitals and parishes, and promote social justice and ecumenical dialogue.
-Ignatius founded this certain society after becoming wounded in the battle and also experiencing a religion conversion.He composed the Spiritual Exercises to help others follow the teachings of Jesus Christ In 1534, Ignatius and six other young men, including St. Francis Xavier and Bl. Pierre Favre, gathered and professed vows of poverty, chastity, and later obedience, including a special vow of obedience to the Pope.
Summary:
The Baron goes into specific detail explaining him witnessing his sister (Lady Cunegonde)getting raped and alleged murder of both his parents. He and his relatives who were killed were put in a cart and was getting ready to be buried when a Jesuit sprinkled Holy Water whic was really salty on the cart. Suddenly the Baron explains his eyes started to shutter from the Holy Water, the Jesuit then realized and felt his heart and healed him. After he was healed he was handed robes of a Novice, he was sent to Rome then to Paraguay where he became a Colonel and a Priest. Later on the Baron realizes his sister is alive and in the village, which they mean to attack, he tells Candide they would capture Lady Cunegonde from the governor.
Candide is pleased with this plan that was being formed, later on Candide mentions the idea of marrying Lady Cunegonde but her brother is outraged to hear such a thing , Lady Cunegonde brings up the "seventy two generations of nobility behind her"(52).
Candide tries to explain that he saved her from a Jew and a Inquisitor, and she's under his obligation and wants to marry him,but he refers to Pangloss's philosophy "all men are equal" but Jesuit Baron Thunder-ten-tronckh begs to differ and strikes Candide with the flat of his sword across his face. Candide pulled out his sword and plunged it into the Jesuit's belly then takes it out and beginning to cry.
Candide starts to panic crazily due to the fact he killed killed two priests, Cacambo wo was standing watch at the entrance ran in and conversed with Candide and insisted they were going to die by sword in hand. Cacambo has been in tight situations but not one like this, Cacambo stripped the Jesuit of his robes and hat and gave it to Candide and mounted his horse within a short period of time. Eventually Cacambo insisted he looked like Jesuit so you can cross the border before they go after them. They later on crossed the border saying "Make way, make way for the Reverend Father Colonel".
One element Voltaire is using to satirize Candide is using Irony.
ReplyDeleteWhen Candide suddenly kills Lady Cunegonde's brother when everything seemed so to be going so well (38).
This shows Irony because it was so surprising and unexpected. I thought everything was going to turn out fine because Candide and Cunegonde's brother were happy to see each other, however the situation evolved and Candide killed her brother.
Chapel- a part of a church, or a small independent church-like building, used for special services
ReplyDeleteAncestral- claimed from ancestors
Pole- a native of Poland
Reception- the act of receiving (On page 56 in the brown book, what does Cunegonde's brother mean by "hot reception"?)
Reverend Father Croust was named after a homosexual priest that Voltaire met in Colmar, France in 1754.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Voltaire was satirizing nobility in this chapter. The Baron's son acted like a typical snobbish rich person. He had attacked Candide when he heard that he wanted to marry his sister. He didn't want that even though Cunegonde and Candide were in love. In his opinion, Candide wasn't enough of a noble to be able to marry her. He could only trace back 71 generations of nobility whereas Cunegonde had 72. The Baron's son also ignored the fact that Candide had saved her from the Jew and the Inquisitor. He didn't care what Candide did only because he wasn't the same rank as his family. This is irony since there is only one generation of a difference; you wouldn't expect people to be so picky. Also the Baron's son was a priest who's supposed to be a good person, but he had hit Candide anyways.
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ReplyDeleteVocabulary:
Jesuit- A member of the Roman Catholic religious order who engages in missionary and educational work worldwide.
Holy water- in Christianity, water that has been blessed by a priest and is used in a church for blessings, baptisms, and other holy rituals.
Reverend- A title of respect to the name of a member of the clergy.
Abbot- the monk in charge of a monastery.
Monastery- a building or buildings in which a group of people observing religious vows, especially monks, live together.
Vineyard- place where grapes are grown.
Tyrolean- a style of dress of the Tyrol, especially a man's soft-brimmed, usually green felt hat with a peaked crown and a feather or brush ornament on the hatband.
Tyrol- an alpine region in West Austria and North Italy.
Alpine- relating to, typically of, or found in high mountains.
Sub deacon- a member of the Roman Catholic clergy who acts as a deacon's assistant.
Deacon- in the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Episcopal Churches, an ordained member of the clergy who ranks below a priest.
Colonel- a military officer ranking above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general.
Reception-formal party.
Excommunicated-to exclude a baptized Christian from taking part in Communion because of doctrine or moral behavior that is adjudged to offend against God or the Christian community.
Providence-the wisdom, care, and guidance believed to be provided by God.
Impudent- rude.
Audacious- daring.
Scheme- a secret and cunning plan.
Obligation- owing a favor.
Hilt- the swords handle.
Arbor- a shaded place formed by the leaves and branches of trees.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Kayla that Voltaire is satirizing nobility in this chapter, but I also believe that Voltaire is satirizing ethics(once again). Voltaire uses the element of warped logic and irony in scene of when Candide kills Cunegondes' brother(57). The scene shows the element of warped logic because Candide is able to kill somebody so easily even though he had other options (like runaway). The scene also shows irony because when Candide says "'I'm the kindest man in the world and I've already killed three people, and two of them were priest!"(57)It's ironic because the fact that he kills someone out of pure instinct does not make him kind at all and yet, he thinks he's the kindest man alive. So, it's obvious Voltaire satirizes ethics in this chapter because he's making Candide kill someone (which is unethical)like it's nothing.
ReplyDeleteI'm not so sure what Voltaire's overall message in this chapter but I think it's to show readers how warped people were at that time period (or in his time period). The fact that people are so rash in making the decision to kill someone just because little matters. Cunegonde's brother got unreasonably mad just because Candide says that he's going to marry Cunegonde and just like that her brother took out his sword to kill Candide when he hasn't particularly do anything wrong.
ReplyDeleteMaidservant- a female servant
ReplyDeleteJesuit– a member of a Roman Catholic religious order (Society of Jesus) founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534
Chapel- a funeral home or a room in a funeral home where funeral services are held/ U.K. a place of worship used by a non-established Protestant denomination such as the Methodists or Baptists
Holy Water- “When you enter a church, you might find a holy water font (or "stoup") attached to the wall at one or both sides of each door, or you might find a free-standing font. Simply dip the tips of the fingers of your right hand into the water and cross yourself while mentally contemplating the words, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Don't rush through this; make it meaningful, remembering the meaning of your Baptism and mentally expressing your gratitude to God. Many Catholics repeat this process upon leaving the church, too. (Note: you might see one Catholic dip his fingers into the Holy Water and touch fingers with another Catholic to share it if that second Catholic can't reach the font comfortably)…..This holy water is also used by the priest to sprinkle the people before the beginning of Mass. He will have a pail-like vessel called an "aspersory" to hold the holy water, and into this he will dip a stick called an "aspergillum" (or an "aspergill"). The aspergillum has holes in it to catch droplets of the water, and the priest's swinging it toward the congregation causes the drops of water to fly out. This blessing of the congregation before Mass is called "Aspérges" and the accompanying, chanted words come from Psalm 50” and “salt to be added to the water is exorcized and blessed” (http://www.fisheaters.com/water.html)
Flutter- to move something light or small in quick back-and-forth motions, or be moved in this way
Reverend - used as a title and form of address for some members of the clergy in many Christian churches
Reverend Father Croust- rector (a member of the Roman Catholic clergy who is in charge of a congregation, a college, or a religious community) of the Jesuit College at Colmar, and an enemy of Voltaire’s
Abbot- the monk in charge of a monastery
ReplyDeleteParaguay- a republic in central South America between Bolivia, Brazil,and Argentina
Vineyard- a piece of land where grapevines are grown
Pole- somebody who is of Polish descent
Tyrolean- A region of the eastern Alps in western Austria and northern Italy, inhabited in ancient times by Celtic peoples, the Tyrol constantly passed back and forth, in whole or in part, between Austria and Italy in the 1800s. Its present division dates from the Treaty of St. Germain in 1919. The Tyrolean Alps are a popular tourist area.
Subdeacon- a member of the Roman Catholic clergy who acts as a deacon's assistant, e.g. by preparing the vessels that are to be used in celebrating Mass
Lieutenant- an assistant to or substitute for somebody else/ a person who holds an office, civil or military, insubordination to a superior for whom he or she acts
Colonel- an honorary title in a state militia, bestowed by the governor in some states/ a title of respect prefixed to the name of distinguished elderly
Reception- the way in which somebody or something is received or greeted
Excommunicated- to exclude a baptized Christian from taking part in Communion because of doctrine or moral behavior that is adjudged to offend against God or the Christian community/ somebody who has been formally excluded from taking part in Communion
Providence- the wisdom, care, and guidance believed to be provided by God
Governor of Buenos Aires- José de Garro, located in Argentina; it is the largest city in Argentina and is the capital of that country
Insolent- showing an aggressive lack of respect in speech or behavior
Wretch- a troubled or distressed person who evokes pity in others
Impudent- showing a lack of respect and excessive boldness
Audacious- bold, daring, or fearless, especially in challenging assumptions or conventions
Petrified- to become dull, stiff, or deadened, or cause something to become dull, stiff, or deadened
Obligation- something that must be done because of legal or moral duty/ something that somebody owes in return for something give
Scoundrel- a dishonorable or unprincipled person
Hilt- the handle of a sword, knife, or dagger
(Idiom) ‘To the hilt’- to the maximum extent or degree; completely; fully
Cacambo- plays the role of the faithful and resourceful servant - a stock figure found in many books and plays (http://www.dyendley.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Cacambo.html)
Arbor- a shaded place formed by the leaves and branches of trees and plants that interweaves naturally or are trained to grow around a trellis
I believe Voltaire is satirizing the reactions of the people of this chapter by using exaggeration. The way the baron reacted to Candide’s declaration to marry Cunegonde, the way Candide reacted to the Baron who (I think that’s what happened) pulled out his own sword to attack Candide, and Cacambo who decides to run away with Candide after the Baron died. Among the three scenes, the part where Candide killed the Baron was the most ridiculous. It was surprising but it seemed as if Voltaire was making fun of Candide’s decision to kill the Baron. Usually when someone is facing against a person with a sword they will run away, and if they were in Candide’s situation they won’t kill the Baron, they would try to reason with the Baron, not KILL him! Then afterward Candide cried, that’s very common but very sudden, since he didn’t cry when he killed the two people to protect Cunegonde. Candide even said he was “the kindest man in the world” (57), which is an understatement since he didn’t really show any kindness throughout the book so far. I don’t think that Candide killed the baron on purpose; it was as if Candide killed him without thinking and reacted on impulse.
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ReplyDeleteValet- A man's personal male attendant, responsible for his clothes and apprearance.
Holy Water- Water blessed by a priest and used in religous ceremonies.
Wretch- A despicable or contemptible person.
Impudent- Not showing due respect for another person.
Diana Kim Period 3 Humanities 12/27/11
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Jesuit: A member of a Roman Catholic Religious Order (Society of Jesus) founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534.
Ancestral: Serving as a forerunner, prototype, or inspiration; descending or claimed from ancestors.
Flutter: To wave, flap, or toss about.
Reverend: A title of respect applied or prefixed to the name of a member of the clergy or religious order.
Father: A person who has originated or established something.
Abbot: A man who is the head or superior, usually elected, of a monastery.
General: The chief official of a religious order.
Recruit: A newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces, group, and organization.
Vineyard: A plantation of grapevines, especially one producing grapes for winemaking.
Pole: Long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal.
Tyrolean: Designating the peasant dress of the Tyrol, especially a man’s soft-brimmed, usually green felt hat with a peaked crown and a feather or brush ornament on the hatband.
Honor: A source of credit or distinction; high respect, as for worth, merits, or rank.
Subdeacon: A member of the clerical order next below that of a deacon.
Lieutenant: A person who holds an office, civil, or military, in subordination to a superior for whom he or she acts in his/her stead.
Colonel: A commissioned officer of similar rank in the armed forces of some other nations.
Priest: A minister of any religion.
Reception: A manner of being received.
Providence: The foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
Governor: A person charged with the direction or control of an institution, society, etc.
Victors: A person who has overcome or defeated an adversay.
Insolent: Boldly rude or disrespectful.
Wretch: An unhappy person.
Audacious: Extremely bold or daring.
Scheme: An underhand plot.
Petrified: To be numb or paralyze with astonishment, horror, or other strong emotion.
Obligation: A binding promise.
Scoundrel: A dishonorable person; villain.
Arbor: A leafy, shady, recess formed by tress branches, shrubs, etc.
Twinkling: The time required for a wink; an instant.
Gallop: To run rapidly by leaps.
The concepts being ridiculed: kindness
ReplyDeleteIt is clear that the concept of kindness is being ridiculed and misused. Cunegonde’s kindness leads to obligations and Candide’s kindness leads him to kill people. “’I’ve killed my former master, my friend, my brother-in-law! I’m the kindness man in the world’” (53) irony. “She’s under great obligation to me…wants to marry me.” (53) Warped Logic.
I agree with Sammi. I too believe that Voltaire is ridiculing people's reactions. This is because Voltaire uses warped logic stating how Candide's reaction to the Baron's disaproval of him and Cunegonde leads Candide into killing him. Candide uses violence as a reaction to a negative opinion.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kayla that Nobility is what's being satirized in chapter 15 because like how she said Candide felt that he as an individual should be able to marry Cunegonde because he believes that when he was told ," Dr.Pangloss always told me that all men are equal..." (57) he should be granted his wish of being wrthy enough to be able to marry Cunegonde. Since he feels (Cunegonde's brother) that he comes from a wealthy family who is Candide to say he wants marry Cunegonde in his eyes he sees Candide as a low class person. Thats when Voltaire uses elements of Satire to back up his point of view on nobility.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Diana that Voltaire is ridiculing the concept of kindness because Candid did not kill the Baron out of kindness, he did it out of desire. While Cunegonde.....the reason why she got Candide involved (and caused him to kill the Inquisitor and the Jew) was because she wanted to stay with him since she loves him. Also “She’s under great obligation to me…wants to marry me.” (53) is not really warped logic to me. Candide did save her, it's not as if he killed them for fun, if he didn't kill them, then he and Cunegonde would have possibly died for committing the crime of murder. Cunegonde do have to repay him since he practically saved her life.
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"You insolent wrench!' answered the baron. 'How impudent of you even to think of marrying my sister, who has seventy-two generations of nobility behind her! You ought to be ashamed of yourself for daring to mention such an audacious sheme to me!"(56)
Its warped logic because you would not expect Cunegonde's brother to have reacted this way after he was kind of praising Candide in a way and then for me him to say this its just odd. You would expect him to actually be there like Oh sure Candide you are worthy enough to be married to Cunegonde or at least something close to it.
The Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhat bonded Candide and Cunegonde's brother was to rescue his sister but when Candide said," I hope so,' said Candide, 'because I intended to marry her, and I still do."(56)Her brother became all upset and started saying that who was he to be able to marry Cunegonde. Then that is when Cunegonde's brother out of rage he attacks Candide with the flat of his sword on Candide's face and Candide instantly brings out his sword and kills Cunegonde's brother. Now Candide needs to be able to get away before anyone finds out that Candide killed him.