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    Henry Fielding wrote Joseph Andrews in 1742, one of the first novels in English. In it, Fielding developed his concept of the comic epic in prose, using humor and satire to expose social vices. The plot follows Joseph Andrews, a virtuous man, and his adventures on the road with his friend Parson Abraham Adams. Through their travels, Fielding comments on various social classes and clergy of the time. The novel includes Fielding's trademark style of digressions from the main plot and development of characters through their speech and actions.

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    Henry Fielding wrote Joseph Andrews in 1742, one of the first novels in English. In it, Fielding developed his concept of the comic epic in prose, using humor and satire to expose social vices. The plot follows Joseph Andrews, a virtuous man, and his adventures on the road with his friend Parson Abraham Adams. Through their travels, Fielding comments on various social classes and clergy of the time. The novel includes Fielding's trademark style of digressions from the main plot and development of characters through their speech and actions.

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    IMPORTANT QUESTIONS - JOSEPH ANDREWS BY HENRY FIELDING

    1. JOSEPH ANDREWS BY HENRY FIELDING


    1. Answer the following questions.
    (i) What is a novel?
    (ii) What is Fielding's concept of novel?
    (iii) Write the names of four novels of Fielding.
    (iv) What factors influenced Fielding in his conception and
    composition of 'Joseph Andrews'?
    (v) What is the purpose of the Author's Preface in 'Joseph
    Andrews'?
    (vi) How is the novel 'Joseph Andrews' related to 'Pamela'?
    (vii) Define digression.
    (viii) What is the purpose of digression in 'Joseph
    Andrews'?
    (ix) Define the narrator?
    (x) Define burlesque.
    (xi) What is bildungsroman?
    (xii) What is important about the plot of the novel 'Joseph
    Andrews'?
    (xiii) What are the major themes of 'Joseph Andrews'?
    (xiv) According to Fielding, what are the proper roles
    of clergy?
    (xv) What is the significance of the letter from Joseph to
    his sister?
    2. Answer the following questions.
    (i) What is the physical appearance of Joseph Andrews?
    (ii) Who is Abraham Adams?
    (iii) Who is Parson Trulliber? Describe his personality.
    (iv) Who is Peter Pounce?
    (v) Describe the personality and role of Fanny in your own
    words.
    (vi) Who is Parson Barnabas? What type of role does he
    play?
    (vii) Who are Sir Thomas Booby and Lady Booby?
    (viii) Why was Parson impressed by Joseph?
    (ix) Who is Mrs. Slipslop?
    (x) What does Mrs. Slipslop tell Lady Booby about Joseph
    Andrews?
    (xi) What advice Mr. Adams gives to Fanny and Joseph?
    (xii) Who are Gaffar and Gammar Andrews?
    (xiii) Who are the Wilsons?
    (xiv) Who are Mr. and Mrs. Tow-wouse?
    (xv) Leonora chooses Bellarmine and leaves Horatio. Why?
    3. Henry Fielding As the Father of English Novel
    4. Major Themes in 'Joseph Andrews'
    5. 'Joseph Andrews' As a Picaresque Novel
    6. Fielding's Art of Characterization in 'Joseph Andrews'
    7. Character Sketch of Joseph Andrews
    8. Character Sketch of Parson Adam

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