How did Voltaire's own experiences influence the satirical tone of Candide?
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Candide and L'Ingénu (Signature Editions)

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How did Voltaire's own experiences influence the satirical tone of Candide?
Did anyone else find the ending both hopeful and unsettling at the same time?
What inspired the author to use such exaggerated, almost cartoonish, characters to convey serious ideas?