The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, often known simply as Tom Jones, is a comic novel by the English playwright and novelist Henry Fielding. The novel is both a Bildungsroman and a picaresque novel.

1. PROFESSOR:
DR. ADNAN BUJAK
STUDENT : AJLA PILJUG

2. Fielding's TomJones
was published in
1749
is both one of the
great comic
masterpieces of
English literature and
a major force in the
development of the
novel form
genre: historical
fiction

3. According to the
dictionary
a NOVEL is
a fictional prose narrative
typically having a plot that
is unfolded by the actions,
speech, and thoughts of
the characters

4. Born in 1707
Educated from Eton
College
Trained in law
His literary career was
began in London
He criticized
Government and social
convetions
Died on October 8,
1754 in Lisbon, Portugal
HENRY FIELDING

5. He develops affection for his
neighbor’s daughter, Sophia
Western. On one hand, their love
reflects the romantic comedy
genre popular in 18th-century
Britain
He is a foundling
Characteristics of Tom Jones

6. a new kind of hero -The
unheroic hero - the
ordinary man
called ‘rebellious’ because
he doesn’t show his
emotion and goodness to
society
He is the character
through whom Fielding
gives voice to his
philosophy of Virtue

7. Tom’s love affairs
His true love –
Sophia
But he makes
numerous affairs
with various women
and was kind with
all that women
used to take risk
for women

8. THEMES
Good v/s Evil
adventure
human weakness
Desire for money, power, position
Law: Justice, Mercy, and
Judgment
“Trials”
‘’TOM JONES’’ is about truth and
human nature in itself…’’

9. MAIN CHARACTERS:
Tom Jones - protagonist
Sophia Western – the woman he
loved
Squire Allworthy - is a kind and
generous man
Blifil - is virtuous and honest but
really evil
Bridget Allworthy is Mr
Allworthy’s sister

10. Captain Blifil - marries Bridget
for her money.
Mr. Western - is a neighbour
of Mr Allworthy and the father of
Sophia Western
Mrs. Western - is the sister of
Mr Western and the aunt of
Sophia.
Lady Bellaston - woman who is
attracted to Tom Jones and wants
to keep him as her lover

11. Questions :
1. When was ‘’ The History of Tom Jones, a
foundling ‘’ published ?
2. What is a NOVEL ?
3. Why does society see Tom as rebellious ?
4. Why does Tom Jones make numerous
affair with various women ( including two
middle-aged ) ?
5. Who is Bridget Allworthy?