This document provides information about Henry Fielding's novel "Tom Jones" including details about the author, the context of 18th century literature, and an analysis of the characters and themes in the novel. It notes that Fielding satisfied changing tastes in the 1700s by creating characters that fully reflected life with both good and bad traits. The main character Tom Jones is described as honest, naïve, and helpful but also prone to adventure due to his passionate nature. The novel is praised for its realistic depiction of different social classes and spheres of life in mid-18th century English society.