The Scholar Timeline and Summary

The scholar expounds on great literature.
He then berates literature that does not live up to these standards.
He is introduced by the Marchioness as being a brilliant scholar who has written some unsuccessful works.
Candide declares the scholar to be a second Pangloss.
The scholar responds to Candide’s philosophical questions by saying he knows nothing of such matters. He explains that he believes the world is confused and torn-up.