When Candide met Abbe, he was at lost of words he had been so depressed about Cunegonde for so long. After a game of cards, Abbe took advantage of Candide's new found wealth after a game of cards. After finding out about Cunegonde, he sees his opportunity and takes advantage of the depressed Candide. Candide was then suduced by a mysterious mistress who stole his diamond rings. Later, Candide finds a letter telling him to go to Cunagone, only to find out that he had fallen into a trick. Abbe had him arrested in the hotel Candide thought he was meeting Cunegonde at. Candide got his way out with money, and landed in England. However, lost his riches because of the crook, Abbe, and the mistress in which he had a relation with.
Candide was taken advantage of emotionally, and because of that he lost a great deal of wealth to this liar. He lied to get his money because he noticed he was richer than normal men. Candide should've been more careful with who he shows his money around to, but it was not a reason to take his momey in any way. People like Abbe make the world a worse place. It can also symbolize the unequailty that makes people steal and lie. Some people live off of stealing things, like food and money. However, this happening to Candide is just like when he lost his sheep. One would hope he learned the first time when he was being robbed of his riches.
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