"Scarlet Song" and "Candide"

Paper Summary:

This paper compares and contrasts the two masterpieces, "Scarlet Song," written by Mariama Ba in 1981 and "Candide," written by Voltaire in 1759. The paper shows that both the literary pieces are true classics in that they uncover the brutalities, inequalities, inefficiency and injustices of the human society. However, the two authors have taken unique approaches to expressing their views of their surroundings, while employing distinct literary devices and qualities.

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I. Ba's Scarlet Song
II. Reinforcement of Scarlet Song's Theme through Characterization
III. Voltaire's Candide
IV. Reinforcement of Candide's Theme through Characterization
V. Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Both the novels highlight the hypocritical standards of the human society and the fallacious thinking that evidently thrives in the social circle of men. Moreover, the meek and illogical acceptance of human standards and social values and the die-hard belief in fate, while overlooking one's own shortcoming, is also a common thematic element in both the novels under consideration. The inequality and social injustices that exist at all levels of the society are also highlighted by both masterpieces Scarlet Song and Candide."

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