# Cunégonde — Candide character guide > Cunégonde in Candide by Voltaire. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Miss Cunégonde, the beautiful Cunégonde, Mademoiselle Cunégonde **First appearance:** 0001-candide ## Who they are The baron's daughter whose kiss with Candide topples them both from Eden, she endures slavery and ruin while remaining the fixed star of his wandering devotion. ## Relationships ### [Candide](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/candide) _romantic_ Candide is hopelessly in love with Cunégonde and pursues her throughout their many misadventures, though their relationship is tested by time and tragedy. ### [Pangloss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/pangloss) _social_ Cunégonde was Pangloss's student in 'metaphysico-theologico-cosmolo-nigology,' and their relationship is one of teacher and pupil with underlying romantic curiosity. ### [Cacambo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/cacambo) _friendship_ Cacambo serves as a loyal messenger and protector for Cunégonde, helping to reunite her with Candide. ### [Candide](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/candide) _romantic_ Candide is hopelessly in love with Cunégonde and pursues her throughout their many misadventures, though their relationship is tested by time and tragedy. ### [Candide](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/candide) _romantic_ Candide is hopelessly in love with Cunégonde and pursues her throughout their many misadventures, though their relationship is tested by time and tragedy. ### [Cacambo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/cacambo) _friendship_ Cacambo serves as a loyal messenger and protector for Cunégonde, helping to reunite her with Candide. ### [Pangloss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/pangloss) _social_ Cunégonde was Pangloss's student in 'metaphysico-theologico-cosmolo-nigology,' and their relationship is one of teacher and pupil with underlying romantic curiosity. ### [Pangloss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/pangloss) _social_ Cunégonde was Pangloss's student in 'metaphysico-theologico-cosmolo-nigology,' and their relationship is one of teacher and pupil with underlying romantic curiosity. ### [Cacambo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/cacambo) _friendship_ Cacambo serves as a loyal messenger and protector for Cunégonde, helping to reunite her with Candide. ## In the story ### [Candide](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/candide) The beautiful daughter of the Baron, who becomes Candide's love interest; she survives rape, slavery, and disfigurement, ultimately becoming ugly and bitter. ### [How Candide Was Brought Up in a Magnificent Castle, and How He Was Expelled Thence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/i-how-candide-was-brought-up-in-a-magnificent-castle-and-how-he-was-expelled-thence) The Baron's beautiful seventeen-year-old daughter; she observes Pangloss's lesson, becomes infatuated with Candide, and shares a kiss that leads to his expulsion. ### [II: What Became of Candide Among the Bulgarians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/ii-what-became-of-candide-among-the-bulgarians) Mentioned as the object of Candide's love; he weeps for her and the magnificent castle where she is imprisoned. ### [How Candide Made His Escape from the Bulgarians, and What Afterwards Became of Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/iii-how-candide-made-his-escape-from-the-bulgarians-and-what-afterwards-became-of-him) Candide carries her in his heart as he flees the war. ### [IV: How Candide Found His Old Master Pangloss, and What Happened to Them](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/iv-how-candide-found-his-old-master-pangloss-and-what-happened-to-them) Reported dead by Pangloss, having been raped and disemboweled by Bulgarian soldiers. ### [VII: How the Old Woman Took Care of Candide, and How He Found the Object He Loved](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/vii-how-the-old-woman-took-care-of-candide-and-how-he-found-the-object-he-loved) Cunégonde is revealed to be alive, though she suffered rape and the loss of her family; she is now living in Portugal. ### [VIII: The History of Cunégonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/viii-the-history-of-cun-gonde) Narrates her tragic history from the Bulgarian attack to her current situation as shared mistress of Don Issachar and the Grand Inquisitor. ### [IX: What Became of Cunégonde, Candide, the Grand Inquisitor, and the Jew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/ix-what-became-of-cun-gonde-candide-the-grand-inquisitor-and-the-jew) Witnesses the killings and fears excommunication and death, but joins the flight to Cadiz. ### [X: In What Distress Candide, Cunégonde, and the Old Woman Arrived at Cadiz; and of Their Embarkation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/x-in-what-distress-candide-cun-gonde-and-the-old-woman-arrived-at-cadiz-and-of-their-embarkation) Weeps over the loss of her money and jewels; expresses fear and despair; skeptical of the Old Woman's claim to greater suffering. ### [XI: History of the Old Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xi-history-of-the-old-woman) The listener to the Old Woman's story within the chapter. ### [XII: The Adventures of the Old Woman Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xii-the-adventures-of-the-old-woman-continued) Listens to the Old Woman's story and is asked about her experience with the plague. ### [XIII: How Candide Was Forced Away from His Fair Cunégonde and the Old Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xiii-how-candide-was-forced-away-from-his-fair-cun-gonde-and-the-old-woman) Considered the most beautiful woman by Governor Don Fernando; advised by the Old Woman to marry the Governor for security. ### [XV: How Candide Killed the Brother of His Dear Cunégonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xv-how-candide-killed-the-brother-of-his-dear-cun-gonde) Mentioned as the sister of the Baron and the object of Candide's marriage intentions. ### [XVIII: What They Saw in the Country of El Dorado](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xviii-what-they-saw-in-the-country-of-el-dorado) Cunégonde is the motivation for Candide's departure; he hopes to ransom her from the Governor of Buenos Aires using the wealth from El Dorado. ### [XXII: What Happened in France to Candide and Martin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xxii-what-happened-in-france-to-candide-and-martin) Mentioned as the object of Candide's love; a false version of her is used to trick him in Paris. ### [XXIII: Candide and Martin Touched Upon the Coast of England, and What They Saw There](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xxiii-candide-and-martin-touched-upon-the-coast-of-england-and-what-they-saw-there) Candide longs to see her again and believes he will find her in Venice. ### [Chapter XXVII: Candide's Voyage to Constantinople](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xxvii-candide-s-voyage-to-constantinople) Mentioned as a slave washing dishes for a Transylvanian prince, having lost her beauty. ### [Chapter XXIX: How Candide Found Cunégonde and the Old Woman Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xxix-how-candide-found-cun-gonde-and-the-old-woman-again) Found hanging towels, now ugly with withered features; insists Candide keep his promise to marry her. ### [XXX: The Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/chapters/xxx-the-conclusion) Becomes uglier and more peevish after marriage, but later works as a pastry cook. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters/cunegonde - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/candide_se/characters