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Henry Fielding

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1749

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Books 7-9

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Book 7, Chapter 1 Summary

The narrator compares the drama of human life to that of the stage and contemplates the various reactions that his readers might have to the events of his history. He reminds the reader that people can be both foolish and wise, hero and villain, and the wise man will not be hasty to condemn another person.

Book 7, Chapter 2 Summary

Tom receives a letter from Blifil saying that Allworthy wishes him to leave the area. Tom decides to travel to the seaside town of Bristol.

Book 7, Chapter 3 Summary

Mrs. Western lectures Sophia on the prudence of marrying a man who is well-off. Sophia, in tears, responds that she will never marry Blifil. Her father shouts that she shall, and he and his sister fall to arguing again.

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