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As a nod to some work you have done in history. . . What is revolution and who has the responsibility to change the world? This question is not just about random need for change and pessimism. What places of needed stability do you see? As you post your responses to the key question also mention 'stability' and 'rays of hope' that you see in the novel.

We are now learning about many different revolutions that transpired in different parts of the world. For instance, last week we finished learning about the French Revolution which happened in 1789. My own definition of revolution before having lectures from Mr. Spivey was very simple; it was "changes that happens in the world". However, my definition changed to "groups of people taking over the change of a nation or a association to rule it with their own way".

After reading the chapters that Ms. Porter assigned us, I wondered if there were any revolutions that happened in the book. It took me a while to find one. Candide's life itself is a revolution. Do you remember when Candide escaped to Holland(Netherlands) and met group of people listening to Protestant orator talking about the importance of charity? Candide challenged the orator by responding that 'there is no effect without a cause' in the response of a question asked by the orator: "are you a believer of a good cause?". Also Candide said "I don't know about what you are talking about and give me some food I am very hungry!". The quote that Candide said was full of innuendo; he meant to mock the orator.

Candide is not a good listener. He is a rebel. So far from chapter 1-3, he showed me a great stability in his confident belief of optimism. He has been living like that for a long time after meeting Pangloss, who is Candide's life motto. This helps him living his harsh and dangerous life without any supporters. For example, after getting tortured, I am very sure that his optimistic mind helped him carry on with his life better.