Les personnages dans Candide

This ready-to-use PowerPoint focuses on the main characters of Candide and how they develop throughout the story. It provides clear explanations, key quotations, and analytical insights to help students understand Voltaire’s critique of optimism, society, and human nature.

What’s included:
An introduction to the historical and philosophical context behind the characters
Detailed presentations of Candide, Cunégonde, Pangloss, Martin, Cacambo, the Old Woman, and secondary figures
Exploration of how Voltaire uses each character to convey irony, satire, or philosophical debate
A focus on the evolution of Candide’s character and how he gradually develops independent thought
Links to key themes such as optimism vs. pessimism, religion, suffering, and the Enlightenment

Why this resource?
Saves time with pre-structured slides ready for classroom use
Supports textual analysis and essay preparation
Encourages students to track character development across the novel
Perfect for A-level French