Concetti Chiave
- The story revolves around the mysterious identity of Tom, a foundling discovered in Squire Allworthy's bed.
- Tom is raised alongside Blifil, Allworthy's nephew, who envies and harms Tom due to his generous nature.
- Despite being socially inferior, Tom falls in love with Sophia Western, leading to conflicts and his eventual banishment.
- The narrative follows Tom's adventures and encounters with various characters as he makes his way to London.
- The story concludes in London, where revelations about Tom's true parentage allow him to marry Sophia without opposition.
The full title of the book is The story consist of three main parts.
Infanzia di Tom e Blifil
The first begins with the discovery of an infant – Tom – in the bed of Squire Allworthy, a rich and benevolent gentlemen who lives in Somerset. Tom’s origin is mysterious, but Mr Allworthy takes pity on him and brings him up with his own nephew, Blifil, who constantly seeks to harm the generous, open-hearted Tom. The two boys receive the same education, but while Blifil remains a mean and odious hypocrite, Tom grows into a brave, manly and likeable young man, sometimes impulsive and too pasionate, whose impetuousness often leads him into trouble.
Amore e ostacoli sociali
He falls in love with Sophia Western, daugther of a neighbouring squire, but he is socially inferior and so a marriage between them is impossibile. Moreover, the jealous Blifil’s machinations against him lead to Tom’s banishment from Mr Allworthy house.
The second part records Tom’s adventures on the road, in which a host of new characters are encountered each of whom introduces the story of his own experiences.
Conclusione e riconciliazione
The third and last part set in He is thus recognised as Mr Allworthy’s heir, and his marriage to Sophia meets with no opposition.
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