What Happened To Candide Summary Chapter 20
Abigail Weed
Chacon
English III Honors
11 October 2015
Chapter 20: What Happened to Candide When He Visited the Acclaimed High School of Diamond Bar. While walking on the finest cleanest pavement, Candide knew he had arrived at the one place every human being wants to be every day. "Diamond Bar High School", they called it. Never has he seen such a beautiful sight! The buildings were so beautifully built, and a multitude of smiling and laughing children littered the campus ground.
It was at the crack of dawn when Candide followed some students into what he later found was an “AP Biology” class. As he looked around, there were many nodding heads. It was so refreshing to see the students agreeing so enthusiastically. This certainly proves that …show more content…
Diamond Bar High School is impeccably scheduled to make sure students are most attentive. However, as he looked closer, their eyes were closed! Candide asks, “How are there so many children reading with their eyes closed? This must take skill!” The teacher finally explained, “This allows students unlock their subconscious minds. Children have been proven to learn much, much more when their brains are not functioning!” Finally, it all made sense to naive Candide. As Candide continued to look around, he noticed some students covertly using their cell phones. He was simply astounded by their talents. The ability to perform such an action without the teacher noticing at all must require an immense amount of skill. This proves lectures so exciting, the students must use their phones to text their friends and let them know how much fun they are having.
As Candide continued on his journey from one exciting classroom to the next, he felt a tinge hungry.
“It’s time for lunch!” the teacher announced. Candide was quite confused, as the clocked seemed to read 11:00 PM. He was very impressed with the teacher’s tremendous analytical proficiency, for she could figure out what time it was, even though the clock was clearly not accurate. As the loud and droning sound of the bell rang, all the children ran out of the classroom as soon as they could. “How fantastic! I can’t wait to taste the mystical delicacies of Diamond Bar High School!” Candide fought his way through the crowd, but eventually reached the lunch line. Standing in the hot sun, Candide squinted as he struggled to read the lunch menu. “Special: week-old rice with a side of mystery meat emulsion” caught Candide’s eye. Candide’s mouth watered with delight as his eyes feasted upon those words. He couldn’t wait through the long line, so he walked past ten people in front of him, stood next to an unsuspecting individual, and made a new friend. As soon as he received his food, he exclaimed, “This is fantastic, this is what I have been waiting all that time for! It looks too good to eat.” Candide stared down at his tantalizing and healthful meal as he picked it up and took a bite. “Amazing! This is the most enjoyable flavor I have ever had the pleasure of tasting! There is nothing I admire more than a pungent and flavorful mix of rubber and …show more content…
cardboard.”
After a long period of walking, Candide settles down next to a large group of studying children.
It was lunch time, so he was quite perplexed that they were not enjoying the scrumptious delights Diamond Bar High School has to offer. “Hello, is the Diamond Bar High School food so delicious, you have gobbled it down already?” The children simply stare at Candide, then continue to talk about their SAT and how their self-worth is measured by their scores. Candide thought what they talked about was strange, but he admired how affable they were toward each other. These intelligent beings abbreviate their complex language, such as complicated vocabulary from “TTYL” to “LOL”. This enforces exceptional literary strength and further improves communication skills. Unfortunately, writers of the past were never as brilliant as the Diamond Bar High School children to think of
this.
Candide was energized with nutritional food, and he was excited for the upcoming physical education class. “Forget math and science! Today I am learning the art of jumping jacks. This will prepare me for my future.” Candide learned that this fantastic class does not simply keep him in shape, but vitalizes his mind more than any other class can. As he held a baseball bat, Candide was ecstatic to have found the opportunity of learning the most important life skills. Standing in the hot sun and being painfully hit by multiple baseballs helped Candide strengthen his mental and physical health. Candide walked out of Diamond Bar High School, simply satisfied with his day. He recounted all his memories, carrying his enormous pile of homework. Although Candide was saddened that the day was over, he knew that everything happens for a reason. He couldn’t wait to come back the next day!
Chacon
English III Honors
11 October 2015
Chapter 20: What Happened to Candide When He Visited the Acclaimed High School of Diamond Bar. While walking on the finest cleanest pavement, Candide knew he had arrived at the one place every human being wants to be every day. "Diamond Bar High School", they called it. Never has he seen such a beautiful sight! The buildings were so beautifully built, and a multitude of smiling and laughing children littered the campus ground.
It was at the crack of dawn when Candide followed some students into what he later found was an “AP Biology” class. As he looked around, there were many nodding heads. It was so refreshing to see the students agreeing so enthusiastically. This certainly proves that …show more content…
Diamond Bar High School is impeccably scheduled to make sure students are most attentive. However, as he looked closer, their eyes were closed! Candide asks, “How are there so many children reading with their eyes closed? This must take skill!” The teacher finally explained, “This allows students unlock their subconscious minds. Children have been proven to learn much, much more when their brains are not functioning!” Finally, it all made sense to naive Candide. As Candide continued to look around, he noticed some students covertly using their cell phones. He was simply astounded by their talents. The ability to perform such an action without the teacher noticing at all must require an immense amount of skill. This proves lectures so exciting, the students must use their phones to text their friends and let them know how much fun they are having.
As Candide continued on his journey from one exciting classroom to the next, he felt a tinge hungry.
“It’s time for lunch!” the teacher announced. Candide was quite confused, as the clocked seemed to read 11:00 PM. He was very impressed with the teacher’s tremendous analytical proficiency, for she could figure out what time it was, even though the clock was clearly not accurate. As the loud and droning sound of the bell rang, all the children ran out of the classroom as soon as they could. “How fantastic! I can’t wait to taste the mystical delicacies of Diamond Bar High School!” Candide fought his way through the crowd, but eventually reached the lunch line. Standing in the hot sun, Candide squinted as he struggled to read the lunch menu. “Special: week-old rice with a side of mystery meat emulsion” caught Candide’s eye. Candide’s mouth watered with delight as his eyes feasted upon those words. He couldn’t wait through the long line, so he walked past ten people in front of him, stood next to an unsuspecting individual, and made a new friend. As soon as he received his food, he exclaimed, “This is fantastic, this is what I have been waiting all that time for! It looks too good to eat.” Candide stared down at his tantalizing and healthful meal as he picked it up and took a bite. “Amazing! This is the most enjoyable flavor I have ever had the pleasure of tasting! There is nothing I admire more than a pungent and flavorful mix of rubber and …show more content…
cardboard.”
After a long period of walking, Candide settles down next to a large group of studying children.
It was lunch time, so he was quite perplexed that they were not enjoying the scrumptious delights Diamond Bar High School has to offer. “Hello, is the Diamond Bar High School food so delicious, you have gobbled it down already?” The children simply stare at Candide, then continue to talk about their SAT and how their self-worth is measured by their scores. Candide thought what they talked about was strange, but he admired how affable they were toward each other. These intelligent beings abbreviate their complex language, such as complicated vocabulary from “TTYL” to “LOL”. This enforces exceptional literary strength and further improves communication skills. Unfortunately, writers of the past were never as brilliant as the Diamond Bar High School children to think of
this.
Candide was energized with nutritional food, and he was excited for the upcoming physical education class. “Forget math and science! Today I am learning the art of jumping jacks. This will prepare me for my future.” Candide learned that this fantastic class does not simply keep him in shape, but vitalizes his mind more than any other class can. As he held a baseball bat, Candide was ecstatic to have found the opportunity of learning the most important life skills. Standing in the hot sun and being painfully hit by multiple baseballs helped Candide strengthen his mental and physical health. Candide walked out of Diamond Bar High School, simply satisfied with his day. He recounted all his memories, carrying his enormous pile of homework. Although Candide was saddened that the day was over, he knew that everything happens for a reason. He couldn’t wait to come back the next day!