Here, Voltaire describes, in a metaphor, the “ music” of the cannons as they shoot out across the field of battle. Here, Voltaire’s language is drenched in irony, as he mockingly praises the glory of a battle that leads to the violent deaths of “thirty thousand souls,” and so ...
Voltaire demonstrates his sharp wit here, not only mocking the personality of Leibniz but also his ideas and philosophical methods. Unlock explanations and citations for this and every literary device in Candide. Plus so much more...Get LitCharts A+ Already a LitCharts A+ member?Sign in!
The narrator’s use of hyperbole here reflects Candide’s own perspective as a young man who has been sheltered from the wider world: to him, everything seems fantastic and larger-than-life. Unlock explanations and citations for this and every literary device in Candide. Plus so much more....