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= Why is this not the best of all possible worlds? = Requirements
 * 3-5 examples
 * your examples should include evidence that demonstrates why this is not the best of all possible worlds
 * remember to look for 'rays of hope'
 * as in the example above, quote your evidence and explain how it answers the key question
 * As you post your responses to the key question also mention 'rays of hope' that you see in the novel.

1.Pg 70 ch 24

The lovely Cunegonde has still not arrived? All I have found in her place is that hussy of an imposter and an abbe from Perigord! Cunegonde is surely dead, and all that remains for me is to follow her.

- This is example of not the best of all possible worlds because it shows how Candide's hope getting crushed. All he cared about is meeting his love. He was very excited about meeting her love and finally being able to achieving his goal;moreover, he was not able to meet her and goal had gone far away from him.

2. pg 72 ch 24 The consequences were terrible; I was forced to leave the castle not long after Monsieur the Baron sent you packing with great kicks to behind. If a famous doctor had not taken pity on me, I would have surely died.

- This is example of not the best of all possible worlds because it explains how Candide was facing horrible and tragic problems. He was suffering lots of pain in physically and mentally by terrible consequences.

3. pg 75 ch25 I take them into my bed sometimes, for I am rather weary of the society ladies, with their coquetries, and their jealousies, and their quarrels, and their moods.

- This is example of not the best of all possible worlds because it shows how women are treated and their lack of rights. They didn't have equal rights as men and this quote explains unfairness for women.

pg 70 ch 23

Finally they put in at Venice. “Praised be God!” said Candide, embracing Martin. “Here is where I shall see the lovely Cunegonde again. I trust Cacambo as I would myself. All is well, all goes well, all goes as well as it possibly can

- This is rays of hope because his goal was meeting his love Cunegonde again, and finally he has opportunities to meet his love Cunegonde and achieve his goals.