Concetti Chiave
- The story begins with the mysterious discovery of Tom, an infant found in the bed of the benevolent Squire Allworthy in Somerset.
- Tom and Blifil are raised together, receiving the same education, but develop contrasting personalities; Tom is brave and likeable, while Blifil is hypocritical and mean.
- Tom falls in love with Sophia Western, but social class differences make their marriage seemingly impossible.
- Blifil's jealousy leads to Tom's banishment, prompting a series of adventures where Tom meets various new characters.
- The story concludes with Tom being recognized as Mr. Allworthy’s heir, allowing him to marry Sophia without any opposition.
The full title of the book is The story consist of three main parts.
Childhood of Tom and 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.
Love and social obstacles
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.
Conclusion and reconciliation
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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