Voltaire, Candide
Lesson plans and teaching resources
Candide
Text of the novel.
Candide by Voltaire
Summary and a dozen discussion questions.
Candide: Google Lit Trips
This interactive unit will help students visualize Candide's journey. Google Earth must be installed on your computer for this to work; the free version will do.
The Sting of Satire
Discussion of satire, brief author biography, pre-reading, text, follow-up questions, writing prompts, and vocabulary. This 15-page document compares satire in both Candide and Don Quixote. It requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
