Joseph Andrews
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Book 1, Chapter 11
Book 1, Chapter 12
Book 1, Chapter 13
Book 1, Chapter 14
Book 1, Chapter 15
Book 1, Chapter 16
Book 1, Chapter 17
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Book 2, Chapter 1
Book 2, Chapter 2
Book 2, Chapter 3
Book 2, Chapter 4
Book 2, Chapter 5
Book 2, Chapter 6
Book 2, Chapter 7
Book 2, Chapter 8
Book 2, Chapter 9
Book 2, Chapter 10
Book 2, Chapter 11
Book 2, Chapter 12
Book 2, Chapter 13
Book 2, Chapter 14
Book 2, Chapter 15
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Book 3, Chapter 1
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Book 3, Chapter 5
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Book 3, Chapter 11
Book 3, Chapter 12
Book 3, Chapter 13
Book 4, Chapter 1
Book 4, Chapter 2
Book 4, Chapter 3
Book 4, Chapter 4
Book 4, Chapter 5
Book 4, Chapter 6
Book 4, Chapter 7
Book 4, Chapter 8
Book 4, Chapter 9
Book 4, Chapter 10
Book 4, Chapter 11
Book 4, Chapter 12
Book 4, Chapter 13
Book 4, Chapter 14
Book 4, Chapter 15
Book 4, Chapter 16
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Hypocrisy
Lust vs. Chastity
Social Class
Religion and Charity
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Joseph Andrews
Abraham Adams
Fanny (Frances Goodwill)
Lady Booby
The Pedlar
Pamela Andrews
Wilson
The Narrator
Mrs. Slipslop
Squire Booby
Gaffar and Gammar Andrews
Beau Didapper
Leonora
Betty
Harriet
Mr. Barnabas
Mr. Tow-wouse
The Squire
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Aeschylus
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Introduction
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Plot Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Book 1, Chapter 1
Book 1, Chapter 2
Book 1, Chapter 3
Book 1, Chapter 4
Book 1, Chapter 5
Book 1, Chapter 6
Book 1, Chapter 7
Book 1, Chapter 8
Book 1, Chapter 9
Book 1, Chapter 10
Book 1, Chapter 11
Book 1, Chapter 12
Book 1, Chapter 13
Book 1, Chapter 14
Book 1, Chapter 15
Book 1, Chapter 16
Book 1, Chapter 17
Book 1, Chapter 18
Book 2, Chapter 1
Book 2, Chapter 2
Book 2, Chapter 3
Book 2, Chapter 4
Book 2, Chapter 5
Book 2, Chapter 6
Book 2, Chapter 7
Book 2, Chapter 8
Book 2, Chapter 9
Book 2, Chapter 10
Book 2, Chapter 11
Book 2, Chapter 12
Book 2, Chapter 13
Book 2, Chapter 14
Book 2, Chapter 15
Book 2, Chapter 16
Book 2, Chapter 17
Book 3, Chapter 1
Book 3, Chapter 2
Book 3, Chapter 3
Book 3, Chapter 4
Book 3, Chapter 5
Book 3, Chapter 6
Book 3, Chapter 7
Book 3, Chapter 8
Book 3, Chapter 9
Book 3, Chapter 10
Book 3, Chapter 11
Book 3, Chapter 12
Book 3, Chapter 13
Book 4, Chapter 1
Book 4, Chapter 2
Book 4, Chapter 3
Book 4, Chapter 4
Book 4, Chapter 5
Book 4, Chapter 6
Book 4, Chapter 7
Book 4, Chapter 8
Book 4, Chapter 9
Book 4, Chapter 10
Book 4, Chapter 11
Book 4, Chapter 12
Book 4, Chapter 13
Book 4, Chapter 14
Book 4, Chapter 15
Book 4, Chapter 16
Themes
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Hypocrisy
Lust vs. Chastity
Social Class
Religion and Charity
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Joseph Andrews
Abraham Adams
Fanny (Frances Goodwill)
Lady Booby
The Pedlar
Pamela Andrews
Wilson
The Narrator
Mrs. Slipslop
Squire Booby
Gaffar and Gammar Andrews
Beau Didapper
Leonora
Betty
Harriet
Mr. Barnabas
Mr. Tow-wouse
The Squire
Symbols
All Symbols
Strawberry Mark
Aeschylus
Lit Devices
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Allusions
Dramatic Irony
Foreshadowing
Genre
Imagery
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Parody
Personification
Satire
Setting
Similes
Style
Tone
Verbal Irony
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What does the sudden acceptance of Fanny by Squire Booby and Pamela suggest about social class perceptions?
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Social class is rigid and cannot be changed even by family ties
Family relationships and lineage are more important than personal merits in social class perceptions
Personal achievements and character are the most important factors in gaining social acceptance
Wealth and material possessions are the sole determinants of social class
What is the significance of introducing Joseph to Mrs. Harriet Wilson?
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It confirms the suspicions about Joseph's parentage held by the local community
It reunites Joseph with his biological mother, completing the family circle
It serves as a formal acknowledgment of Joseph's inheritance rights
It is a symbolic gesture to strengthen the family's social standing
How does the novel reconcile Joseph's much-praised chastity with his marriage to Fanny?
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It suggests that chastity is only relevant before marriage
It implies that Joseph's chastity was a facade
It criticizes Joseph for abandoning his principles
It shows that moderation in passion, even in marriage, is commendable
What significant financial gift does Fanny receive after marrying Joseph?
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A house from Mr. Wilson
A small inheritance from Harriet
A fortune of two thousand pounds from Squire Booby
A valuable piece of land from Joseph
What moral does the ending of the novel convey?
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Wealth and power always lead to happiness
True love always prevails over obstacles
Patience is rewarded, but evil may go unpunished if the evildoer is wealthy
Villains like Lady Booby always receive harsh punishments
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