Cacambo

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Cacambo is a loyal, quick-witted servant and companion to Candide in Voltaire’s satirical novel "Candide."

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Cacambo canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf companion
fictional character
literary character
servant
appearsIn Candide
appearsInForm prose
appearsInLanguage French
associatedWith Candide (character)
linked to: Candide

Cunégonde
Eldorado
Pangloss
createdBy Voltaire
culturalContext European Enlightenment literature
firstAppearance Candide, or Optimism
linked to: Candide
genre satire
guidesTo Eldorado
helpsWith Candide’s survival
Candide’s travels
languageOfOriginWork French
literaryPeriod Enlightenment
literaryRoleType deuteragonist
sidekick
loyalTo Candide (character)
linked to: Candide
narrativeFunction guide
mediator
voice of common sense
nationalityInText mixed heritage
occupation servant
rescues Candide (character)
linked to: Candide
role Candide’s companion
Candide’s servant
speaks multiple languages
symbolizes pragmatism
tolerance
worldliness
themeRelation critique of optimism
cultural relativism
social criticism
trait loyal
practical
quick-witted
resourceful
workAuthorFullName François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire)
linked to: Voltaire
workPublicationYear 1759

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Martin appearsAlongside Cacambo