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Cacambo

Cacambo is a fictional character in Voltaire's 1759 novella Candide. He serves as Candide's loyal valet and travels companion, accompanying him on a globe-spanning journey after they are expelled from the Baron's estate.

He is notable for his practical resourcefulness and linguistic versatility, able to speak several languages and

In the narrative, Cacambo's bravery and pragmatism contrast with Candide's philosophical exuberance, contributing to the work's

Cacambo has appeared in various adaptations of Candide, including stage and screen interpretations, where he is

to
negotiate
with
diverse
peoples
and
authorities.
Throughout
the
story,
Cacambo
helps
secure
food,
money,
and
safe
passage,
and
he
often
acts
as
a
voice
of
caution
amid
Candide's
optimism.
satire
of
optimism,
colonialism,
and
social
pretensions.
He
remains
fiercely
loyal
to
Candide,
aiding
in
their
efforts
to
find
Cunégonde
and
rebuild
a
life
after
their
misadventures.
typically
portrayed
as
brave,
quick-witted,
and
faithful.
The
character's
durability
in
literary
and
popular
contexts
reflects
the
enduring
appeal
of
Voltaire's
satire
of
utopian
schemes.