Joseph Andrews

When looking at characters in late 18th century literature, you can see some interesting characteristics in Lady Boobie from Joseph Andrews. Her capitalistic and controlling ways were a good representation of the expanding capitalist way of thinking, along with the fear that came along with it in the form of corruption. Fielding tries to explore the theme of vice and virtue throughout the story and uses Lady Boobie a lot for this. Lady Boobie is …

…is charitable to people. The fact that she sleeps around so much has earned her a reputation of being easy. The good deeds of helping others are practically erased when this side of her is seen. Not only does she have a reputation for being easy, but she even sleeps with Mr. Tow-wouse, who is married. The fact that he has an affair just puts Bettie in a position where she almost cannot be redeemed.