The History of Tom Jones A FOUNDLING
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PROFESSOR: DR. ADNAN BUJAK
STUDENT : AJLA PILJUG
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Fielding's Tom Joneswas published in
1749 is both one of the
great comic masterpieces of English literature and a major force in the development of the novel form
genre: historical fiction
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According to the dictionary a NOVEL isa fictional prose narrative typically having a plot that is unfolded by the actions, speech, and thoughts of the characters
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Born in 1707Educated from Eton CollegeTrained in lawHis literary career was began in LondonHe criticized Government and social convetionsDied on October 8, 1754 in Lisbon, Portugal
HENRY FIELDING
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He develops affection for his neighbor’s daughter, Sophia Western. On one hand, their love reflects the romantic comedy genre popular in 18th-century Britain
He is a foundling
Characteristics of Tom Jones
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a new kind of hero -The unheroic hero - the ordinary mancalled ‘rebellious’ because he doesn’t show his emotion and goodness to societyHe is the character through whom Fielding gives voice to his philosophy of Virtue
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Tom’s love affairsHis true love – SophiaBut he makes numerous affairs with various women and was kind with all that womenused to take risk for women
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THEMESGood v/s Eviladventurehuman weaknessDesire for money, power, positionLaw: Justice, Mercy, and Judgment“Trials”
‘’TOM JONES’’ is about truth and human nature in itself…’’
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MAIN CHARACTERS:Tom Jones - protagonistSophia Western – the woman he lovedSquire Allworthy - is a kind and generous manBlifil - is virtuous and honest but really evilBridget Allworthy is Mr Allworthy’s sister
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Captain Blifil - marries Bridget for her money.Mr. Western - is a neighbour of Mr Allworthy and the father of Sophia WesternMrs. Western - is the sister of Mr Western and the aunt of Sophia.Lady Bellaston - woman who is attracted to Tom Jones and wants to keep him as her lover
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Questions :
1. When was ‘’ The History of Tom
Jones, a foundling ‘’ published ?
2. What is a NOVEL ?
3. Why does society see Tom as
rebellious ?
4. Why does Tom Jones make
numerous affair with various women
( including two middle-aged ) ?
5. Who is Bridget Allworthy?
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