Pamela (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Samuel Richardson
- First Published: 1740
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Epistolary
- Time of Work: Early eighteenth century
- Setting: England
- Genres: Long fiction, Epistolary literature, Adventure
- Subjects: Values, Family or family life, Traveling or travelers, Prisoners, Love or romance, Sex or sexuality, Gender roles, Marriage, Religion, Manners or customs, Social life, Emotions, England or English people, Eighteenth century, Adultery, Letter writing, Ethics, Servants, Comedy, Honor
- Locales: England
Characters Discussed
Pamela Andrews, a virtuous servant girl of Lady B———, mistress of an estate in Bedfordshire. After the death of her mistress, she intends to return home but is persuaded to stay by the son, Mr. B———, who promises to be a good master to her. Later, she has cause to suspect his intentions; after he makes a series of attempts on her virtue, she determines to leave. The coach, however, deposits her at Mr. B———’s country estate, where she is held prisoner. She meets the local minister, Mr. Williams. She tries several times to escape. Finally...
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