1. How does Voltaire express his views on the pointlessness of war or conflict between Protestant and Catholic believers?

2. Does Voltaire ever make hostility and warfare between followers of different religions seem justifiable? Does he propose that any form of interaction is more sensible?

3. How can philosophical concepts of determinism and Free Will be more practically useful compared to Pangloss' simplistic claim that this is the best of all possible worlds? How does philosophy aid us in everyday life?

4. What does Candide discover about the value of charitable actions? Who gains from charity? Do proponents of Free Will or determinism hold different views on charity?

5. How does humanity gain from acts of war and aggression, even as individuals endure suffering? Are these benefits enduring and valuable? Can similar advantages be achieved under different circumstances?

6. According to Voltaire, how can one best serve their own needs? What else is served simultaneously? What is essential for living a good life?

7. Compare Candide's experiences with Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. Both are satirical works, but their impacts differ significantly. Discuss the authors' distinct targets and methods, and what conclusions readers can draw about their views on political and religious conflicts.

8. Voltaire incorporates elements of fantasy as well as realism in Candide. In what ways are these elements contradictory? Is the story more effective with the inclusion of fantasy? What do the realistic elements contribute to the narrative?

9. What were Voltaire's direct and explicit contributions to the French Revolution? What impacts were linked to his writings in general? Did he hold any responsibility for the deaths during the Revolution?

10. Who were the writers who played similar roles in the Russian Revolution and the American Revolution? Do they share any similarities with the Nazi propagandists? What is the role of a writer or artist in a society undergoing revolution or reevaluation?