Once upon a time, Mary had melanoma and she died.
The figure of speech is simile
People would want to live the American Dream because of what they are told and promised in their homeland. For example, (I'm not sure when) but immigrants back then would be so excited to go to America because they were told the roads were paved in gold. Most importantly, these people came from countries going through war, famine, discrimination against certain minorities, and other hardships. They came to America to live in America because of the promise of freedom, and that's all they wanted.
Answer:
Even after 300 years, Candide still holds a relevant place and the story of Candide very much reflects today's world.
Explanation:
'Candide' is a satirical novel written by Voltaire which was mostly influenced by the devastating Lisbon earthquake of 1755. The story revolves around a young boy Candide, his schooling of optimistic philosophy, and his hardships.
There comes a time when all the negative experiences destroys Candide's optimistic belief, but it was only when he and his friends finds the survival instinct that gives them hope for a better future during such dark times.
The story of Candide is very much related and applicable even in today's world. We all seek utopia, and hope is the only thing which helps us to remain optimistic.