Candide, Chapter 7 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. The old woman takes Candide to a damaged house, where she provides ointment, clothes, food, and a bed.
2. She continues feeding him and treating his back, but does not answer his questions about her kindness.
3. She leads him into the countryside and leaves him in a richly furnished room.
4. She brings in a veiled woman, whom Candide recognizes as Cunegonde when he uncovers her face.
5. Cunegonde confirms that she survives rape and a cut belly, but that her parents and brother are dead.
6. Candide recounts his experiences, and Cunegonde weeps over the deaths of the Anabaptist and Pangloss before beginning to speak.

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На что обратить внимание

The sentence contrasts Candide’s suffering with the unexpected care he receives. Her practical help also brings him into contact with Cunegonde.

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