Activity Overview
No study of Candide is complete without an exploration of the final chapter and Voltaire’s ultimate message. Engage students in a final discussion using storyboard discussion starters. Ask students to come up with their own interpretations of what it means to “cultiver notre jardin” in our own lives today.
Il faut cultiver notre jardin...
Faites des choses simples, sans s’occuper de la philosophie ou des politiques.
Travaillez, pour eviter l'ennui.
S'éloignez de la société pour ne pas se mêler au conflits.
Template and Class Instructions
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After reading the final chapter of Candide, try to interpret Voltaire’s ultimate message. While he clearly disagrees with Pangloss's optimism, he allows his protagonist, in the end, to conclude simply that he and his friends must “cultiver notre jardin”. What could this mean?
In a storyboard of 2-4 cells, come up with at least two different interpretations of this line and apply them to our society today. For each interpretation, depict a scene in the modern world that seems to exemplify “cultivating our own gardens”. Above or below each image, explain the advice that you think Voltaire intends his readers to apply to their own lives.
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Rubric
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| Excellent 7 Points | Satisfaisant 4 Points | Insuffisant 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 Interpretations | The storyboard includes 2-4 logical interpretations of "cultiver notre jardin". Each interpretation is briefly explained in terms of our modern world. | The storyboard includes 2-4 interpretations of "cultiver notre jardin", though some may seem to conflict with Voltaire's general philosophy. Each interpretation is briefly explained. | The storyboard includes only one interpretation of "cultiver notre jardin". Or most interpretations suggest a misunderstanding of the conclusion and Voltaire's message throughout the book. |
| Images | All storyboard depictions show effort and provide a modern scenario that clearly illustrates and strengthens the student's interpretation of "cultiver notre jardin". | Most storyboard depictions show effort and provide a modern scenario that attempts to illustrate the student's interpretation of "cultiver notre jardin". | The storyboard depictions show a lack of effort and/or fail to provide an illustration that reflects the student's interpretation of "cultiver notre jardin". |
| Grammar and Spelling | All sentences and/or dialogue contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks) as appropriate for the class level. | Most sentences and/or dialogue contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks) as appropriate for the class level. | The sentences and/or dialogue contain many grammatical or spelling errors (including accent marks). |
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