Candide – Voltaire – Wealth, Greed and Moral Decay

A concise analytical resource written in French, exploring the themes of wealth, greed, and moral decline in Candide.

This resource examines how Voltaire critiques the pursuit of wealth and its impact on individuals and society. It highlights the contrast between idealised and corrupt societies, showing how materialism can distort values, relationships, and moral judgement.

Key features:

• Analysis of wealth as a source of inequality and moral corruption
• Exploration of greed and its influence on characters and actions
• Insight into the contrast between Eldorado and the outside world
• Discussion of materialism and its effect on human relationships
• Examination of the novel’s conclusion as a rejection of wealth-driven values

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.