Tom Jones

Although Tom Jones was a lengthy read, I greatly enjoyed the storyline and learning about each characters flaws and values. What I enjoyed most was the ways in which the author presented characters of both the upper and lower class.Characters of both social classes were depicted as thieves and liars. Those of the upper class who obtain wealth yearn for more money and power; and those who suffer in the lower class will do anything to help their family get by. Neither class was placed on a pedestal; but Fielding characterizes those of the upper class as being constantly greedy for more of what they already have. Personally, I felt that Fielding sympathized more with the lower class by creating a character like Black George. Although his actions upon stealing five hundred pounds fromTom is wrong; we can't help but be sympathetic towards him because we are introduced to the poverty he and his family are living in. The more Fielding describes Black George; the reader can't help but be forgiving towards him. But when a character like Bliful is introduced to the readers, and is known to be cruel towards Tom, I couldn't help but hate him. The fact that Bliful ponders over how much money Allworthy will leave behind for him, made me dislike him even more. I couldnt stand almost all the characters of the upper class in this novel, because instead of helping those in need; they only wanted to help themselves by gaining wealth.