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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Chapter

Book II explained

This chapter covers the first two years of marriage between Captain Blifil and Miss Bridget Allworthy, depicting scenes of matrimonial felicity in various degrees of life and other transactions during this period.

What happens

This chapter covers the first two years of marriage between Captain Blifil and Miss Bridget Allworthy, depicting scenes of matrimonial felicity in various degrees of life and other transactions during this period.

Themes in this chapter

  • Love and Marriage

    The chapter focuses on the varying degrees of matrimonial felicity, exploring the realities of marriage in different social contexts.

  • Hypocrisy vs. True Virtue

    The depiction of marital happiness may contrast outward appearances with underlying truths, hinting at hypocrisy in domestic life.

Characters to notice

  • Captain Blifil

    Married to Miss Bridget Allworthy, central to the matrimonial scenes.

  • Mrs. Bridget

    Now Mrs. Blifil, experiencing early married life with Captain Blifil.

  • Squire Allworthy

    Observes the marriage and family dynamics during the first two years.