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Notes • Joseph’s character is aligned with the Old Testament Joseph most famous for his coat of
many colours.
• The noval takes place in the early eighteenth century, and it mirrors the lifestyle, caste
system, hypocrisy, and corruption of the times.
• The Hunter of Men and his retinue of grotesques taunt Mr. Adams throughout dinner,
prompting the parson to fetch Joseph and Fanny from the kitchen and leave the house.
• Joseph and Fanny arrive at the Adams home, where Mr. Adams counsels Joseph to be
moderate and rational in his attachment to his future wife.

7.6 Keywords

Odyssey : a long and eventful journey.
Grotesque : a style of decorative painting or sculpture consisting of the interweaving
of human and animal forms with flowers.
Captor : a person who imprisons or confines another.
Sibling : more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

7.7 Review Questions

1. Examine the features of Plot construction of the text.
2. Describe the concept of comic prose in Joseph Andrews.

3. What do you mean by the term comic epic?

Answers: Self Assessment

1. False 2. False

3. True 4. True
5. False

7.8 Further Readings

Books Joseph Andrews (Non-Detailed) — Henry Fielding

Henry Fielding: a life — Martin C. Battestin
Henry Fielding — Simon Varey

Online links http://forum.r-khleeg.com/t2344.html

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/Joseph-Andrews-Character

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