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A 6 page research paper/essay that analyzes the role played by the copious illustrations that William Makepeace Thackeray included in his novel Vanity Fair. The writer argues that the illustrations underscore Thackeray's characterizations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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(The student researching this topic should note that the online version of this novel, which is the one consulted by this writer/tutor, does not include illustrations. Therefore, additional online sources
had to be consulted). The first letter of every chapter incorporates a drawing that addresses a particular theme of action in that chapter. Also, almost every chapter has full-page drawings
with an inscription by Thackeray at the bottom, as well as more drawings of various sizes. These drawings either supplement or complement Thackerays text in variety of ways, but, in
general, tend to augment Thackerays characterizations (Melani). For example, Rebecca "Becky" Sharp is portrayed by Thackeray as a ruthless, totally self-centered woman who longs for respectability and a rise
in her social station. Becky has the intelligence and determination to achieve her goal of having all of the comforts of life. However, her selfishness is ultimately her undoing and
leaves her lonely and unloved. The illustrations of Becky throughout the text serve to underscore this characterization. In chapter one, Becky is pictured as, quite literally, having caught
Mr. Joseph "Jos" Sedley in her "web." Thackeray writes, "And before he had time to ask how, Mr. Joseph Sedley, of the East India Companys service was actually seated
t?te-?-t?te with a young lady...(with) his hands bound in web green silk, which she was unwinding" (Thackerays illustrations). The manner in which Becky "angles" for Sedleys attention
is further emphasized at the beginning of chapter 4. The significance of the initial drawing that begins chapter 4 is quite clear. Becky is sitting in the top
of a capital "P" holding a rod and fishing line. Below her a fat fish is about to take her bait. In this chapter, Becky tries to ensnare Jos,
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