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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
A 5 page paper which discusses how the general welfare of
a society is placed on the shoulders of the family, and as such an individual becomes
dependent on the welfare, or the health, of a family. This perspective is examined
through “Pamela” by Samuel Richardson and the satirical takeoff of Richardson’s work,
“Shamela” by Henry Fielding. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Page Count:
5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAsham.rtf
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society as individuals, inwardly we are heavily linked to our families and see changes in society as being reflective of changes in the family. Perhaps no time like present times
do we truly note this as technology inflicts on our lives and our family structures, changing the way society evolves. And, with that in mind we understand that the health
of the family is imperative to the health of the society. This has perhaps always been the case and is a subject of focus, however subtly, in two works known
as "Pamela" by Samuel Richardson and the satirical takeoff of Richardsons work, "Shamela" by Henry Fielding. In the following paper we examine each separately as it appears to invoke an
understanding of family health, the individual, and society. The paper is followed up with a brief comparison of the two. Pamela In Richardsons tale we have a story,
made up of letters, which tells of a young woman, a servant, who is constantly approached by her employers son. It is a story of "the influence of family and
class" on one young woman (The Novel: Criticisms of Pamela). Her son is incredibly lecherous it would seem, but Pamela succeeds in remaining virtuous. The result is that the man
ends up marrying her, presenting us with a sense of maintaining the health of a family and the individual. While the novel is made up of many letters, we focus
on one and look for examples within that speak of the family and keeping the family responsible for the social health of a society. The letter is from Volume
III of the first edition. The letter is Letter 11. In this letter we note that Pamela is truly trying to demonstrate what a virtuous young woman she is, arguing
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