# The Old Woman — Candide character guide

> The Old Woman in Candide by Voltaire.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0008-vii-how-the-old-woman-took-care-of-candide-and-how-he-found-the-object-he-loved

## Who they are

A wise and worldly servant who cares for Cunégonde and Candide, sharing her own tragic life story.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/candide_se/characters/old_woman
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/candide_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/candide_se/characters