Voltaire's brilliant philosophical satire has never been more relevant than now. Candide's response to the belief that "all's for the best in the best of all possible worlds" is a timely challenge for a climate in turmoil and the need for intelligent resilience.
 
This 59-page unit contains
An introductory task on the Enlightenment and its ideas and values
An biographical task on Voltaire's life
Reading questions and activities on each chapter of Candide, supported by images
A bibliography of short stories which can be used as support texts and for extension reading
A number of essay questions suitable for senior students