Answer either one of the questions below:

  1. How does this story compare with Candide? What are some key differences?

  2. It is clear that Felicte is ignorant, illiterate, even stupid. Cite some examples from the story. Does Flaubert condemn or ridicule her? You might want to compare her character with those around her.

As always, be sure to include documented quotations from the story to support your answer if you wish to earn maximum points.