CKQ+Austin

2. 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.

Here are some specific categories to look for:
 * religion
 * kings
 * governments
 * war
 * avarice (greed)
 * social pride
 * dishonesty
 * slavery
 * inhuman treatment of others
 * disease
 * cataclysms

I think that revolution is a change in something. That something could be a government, an idea. Revolutions tend to get violent because people are in a state where they are not happy. Therefore, they try to fight for their happiness.

One example of where there was no stability was in Chapter 23. When the Marquise seduced Candide and steals his fortune that shows instability. It was true that Candide's fortune was huge. Still, the wife of a Marquis, a rich noble, seducing for money clearly shows instability.

Second example is on page 52. "It is the price we pay for the sugar you eat in Europe. Yet when my mother sold me...you have the honor to be a slave of our white masters, and therefore you are making the fortune of your father and mother." This quote shows slavery. In this case, I think that everyone is obligated to change the world because all men are created equal. No man should be able to control another man.

Third example is on page 58 and the quote is this: "With pleasure, said Martin. 'They say that Venice is strictly for the Venetian Nobility, but that foreigners are nevertheless well received when they have plenty of money." This shows the concept of social class. That Venice is STRICTLY for the Venetian NOBLES. This should be changed by everyone again because we are all born equal. We are all on the same level not above and not under anyone. Another interesting thing is that foreigners could be well received if they had plenty of MONEY. This should be also fixed because there should not be any discrimination of who gets served well and who gets served poorly. We are all equal.