Candide's 'Human Behaviour: Killer Instincts'

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Candide presents a very interesting dynamic with the protagonist that bears its name. Candide, the protagonist, is said to be a joyful and pure soul, yet goes on murder sprees on more than one occasion. This moral paradox is addressed directly by Candide himself, who can’t seem to understand his behavior either. The article, “Human Behaviour: Killer Instincts” may just explain that.
Almost the entire narrative of Candide focuses on Candide’s journey to reunite with his love, the fair Miss Cunegonde. This desire to see her drives him to, quite literally, the ends of his known earth to be with her. It isn’t a feeling Candide questions, but he often reflects on the nature of his decisions. A prime example of this is when Candide slays both the

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