Voltaire's "Zadig L'Ingenu": Good Versus Evil & Free Will Versus Determinism

Abstract: 5 pages in length. Zadig's quest to embrace true happiness amidst the ever-present deterrent of mortal pessimism provides Voltaire with the ability to reach many esoteric and spiritual levels throughout the pages of Zadig L'Ingenu. The protagonist's constant setbacks toward finding love and happiness serve as stepping stones to Zadig's more solid character, in spite of how mankind perpetuates the struggle between good and evil as a means by which to impede upon his progress. Human beings have been striving to achieve Utopian status ever since Adam and Eve were stricken from the Garden of Eden, a concept that is clearly brought to light through Zadig's character; whether or he is meant to achieve such status through free will or determinism is something the author projects for pensive consideration. No bibliography.

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Catagory: Film & Television

Subcatagory: Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

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