the history of tom jones a foundling

PROFESSOR: DR. ADNAN BUJAK

STUDENT : AJLA PILJUG

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

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

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

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

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

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

THEMESGood v/s Eviladventurehuman weaknessDesire for money, power, positionLaw: Justice, Mercy, and Judgment“Trials”

‘’TOM JONES’’ is about truth and human nature in itself…’’

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

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

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?