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Joseph Andrews Study Guide

by Henry Fielding

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Joseph Andrews, a handsome young footman in the household of Sir Thomas Booby, has attracted the erotic interest of his master’s wife, Lady Booby. He has also been noticed by the parson of the parish, Mr. Abraham Adams, who wishes to cultivate Joseph’s moral and intellectual potential. Before he can start Joseph on a course of Latin instruction, however, the Boobys depart the country for London, taking Joseph with them.

In London, Joseph falls in with a fast crowd of urban footmen, but despite his rakish peers and the insinuations of the libidinous Lady Booby he remains uncorrupted. After a year or so Sir Thomas dies, leaving his widow free to make attempts on the footman’s virtue. Joseph fails to respond to her amorous hints, however…

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• Joseph Andrews Summary
• About Joseph Andrews
• Character List
• Glossary of Terms
• Major Themes
• Quotes and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of Preface and Book I, Chapters I through VI
• Summary and Analysis of Book I, Chapters VII through XII.
• Summary and Analysis of Book I, Chapters XIII through XVIII.
• Summary and Analysis of Book II, Chapters I through V.
• Summary and Analysis of Book II, Chapters VI through XII.
• Summary and Analysis of Book II, Chapters XIII through XVII.
• Summary and Analysis of Book III, Chapters I through III.
• Summary and Analysis of Book III, Chapters IV through VI.
• Summary and Analysis of Book III, Chapters VII through XIII.
• Summary and Analysis of Book IV, Chapters I through VIII.
• Summary and Analysis of Book IV, Chapters IX through XVI.
• Henry Fielding and Samuel Richardson
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• Suggested Essay Questions
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 4
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