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Who is Lady Booby primarily addressing in her dialogue regarding Mr. Joseph Andrews?
What does Parson Adams claim about Mr. Joseph Andrews' character?
What is Lady Booby's primary concern regarding the young woman mentioned in the dialogue?
Which literary device is predominantly used in Lady Booby's remarks about beauty?
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What underlying theme is evident in the dialogue between Parson Adams and Lady Booby?
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What does Lady Booby imply when she describes Parson Adams as 'very impertinent'?
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Whom does Lady Booby mention as having spoiled the young woman’s character?
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How does Mr. Scout defend himself against Lady Booby's accusations?
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Who expressed a desire to not have discarded servants settle in their area?
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What legal concept did Scout explain regarding settlement?
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What was the Lady's opinion regarding the servant's appearance?
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What does Scout imply by saying, 'If we can prove in evidence, that he is not settled in fact'?
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How did the Lady respond to Scout's explanation?
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What did Scout mean when he said, 'your Ladyship not being conversant in these matters hath mistaken a difference'?
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Which character described the servant as 'the ugliest creature almost I ever beheld'?
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Why does the Lady want to prevent certain individuals from settling?
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Who expresses a desire to eliminate both the man and the woman to prevent an increase in beggars?
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What is Scout's main concern regarding Mr. Adams's potential agreement?
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What theme is explored through the dialogue about preventing marriages in the passage?
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Which character shows an understanding of the law's deficiencies regarding social issues?
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What does the Lady express abhorrence towards in her conversation with Scout?
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What literary device is primarily used in Scout’s assurance of success to the Lady?
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What does Scout imply about Justice Frolick's attitude towards committing offenders?
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What motivates the Lady's desire to prevent the marriage, according to her dialogue?
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What does Scout imply about the fate of those committed to bridewell?
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Study Notes
Lady Booby's Discontent
- Lady Booby expresses her displeasure with Parson Adams for supporting Joseph Andrews and his relationship with Fanny
- She believes Adams's actions are disrespectful to her family and will lead to the ruin of both Joseph and Fanny
- Lady Booby emphasizes her opinion that Fanny was previously a good servant who only went astray after meeting Joseph
- She is convinced that Fanny will become a burden on the parish if she is allowed to marry and have children
Lady Booby vs. Lawyer Scout
- Lady Booby instructs Lawyer Scout on how to prevent Fanny and Joseph's marriage, specifically focusing on Fanny's potential to become a burden on the parish
- She argues that the parish is already burdened with too many poor people and she wants to avoid having more
- Lady Booby expresses her distaste for Fanny's appearance, claiming she's very unattractive
- She is also concerned that "forward creatures" like Fanny will produce unwanted children in the parish
Lawyer Scout's Strategy
- Lawyer Scout suggests using legal technicalities to prevent the marriage
- He claims that despite the fact that Joseph has a year's service in the parish, he is not legally settled and therefore cannot be considered a resident
- Scout proposes to exploit the legal loophole and convince Parson Adams to abandon his support for Joseph
- He notes that the only obstacle they face is Parson Adams’s desire for his fee, which he believes can be overcome.
- He plans to take Joseph before Justice Frolick, who will commit him without any further questions
Justice Frolick's Role
- Lawyer Scout highlights Justice Frolick's willingness to commit people to Bridewell, a local prison, as beneficial to the parish
- He comments that Justice Frolick finds immense pleasure in committing people and that once in Bridewell, the prisoners often die of starvation or are eaten by vermin within a month
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Explore the conflicts surrounding Lady Booby's views on Joseph Andrews and Fanny. This quiz delves into her discontent with Parson Adams and her plans with Lawyer Scout to prevent their marriage. Understand the themes of societal burden and class concerns in this critical analysis of the text.
