Concetti Chiave
- The content covers the early life and education of a figure born in 1707, who was educated at Eton College and later became known for satirizing politicians.
- The novel "Tom Jones" is described as both a Bildungsroman and a picaresque novel, divided into three parts, exploring themes of social class and personal growth.
- The plot begins with Tom being discovered as an infant by Squire Allworthy and raised alongside the antagonist, Blifil, highlighting class struggles and romantic challenges.
- Tom's adventures lead him from the countryside to London, where he ultimately discovers his true parentage and gains acceptance, allowing him to marry Sophia.
- The character of Tom Jones is portrayed as a picaresque hero, providing a realistic depiction of various societal strata in the narrative.
Early life and education
He was born in Sharpham in 1707 an received a classical education at Eton College. In his plays he satirised the politicians who responded with the Licensing Act of 1737. His first novel, 'Joseph Andrews' of 1742 is a parody of Richardson's Pamela. It was followed by 'Jonathan wild the great' of 1743 which is both the autobiography of a criminal and the political satire. He uses the third person omniscient narrator who comments on the characters and the events. He died in Portugal in 1754.
Plot of Tom Jones
It is a novel that is both a Bildungsroman and a picaresque novel and it is divided in three parts. The first part begins with the discovery of an infant-Tom-in the bed of Squire Allworthy who brings him up with is own nephew Blifil, who is an odious man. Tom falls in love with Sophia Western, daughter of a neighboring squire, but this story is impossible because he is socially inferior. The second part records Tom's adventures on the road while the third part is set in London where lives Ton and where Sophia flees to avoid a marriage to Blifil. There it turns out that Tom is the illegitimate child of Blufil's own mother-Nr Allworthy sister. So Nr Allworthy recognized him as oen heir and Tom can marries Sophia.
Character and themes in Tom Jones
Tom Jones is the typical hero's picaresque who give a realistic picture of a broad cross - section of society.
Domande da interrogazione
- What is the significance of the Licensing Act of 1737 in the author's early life and education?
The Licensing Act of 1737 was a response to the author's satirical plays targeting politicians, highlighting the impact of his work on society and the political landscape of the time.
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