A stylistic analysis of Henry Fielding’s Tom Jones: a socio-pragmatic view

Abstract The purpose of this study is three fold; first, it attempts to show what extent Fielding’s writings unfold the basic characteristics eighteenth century lines thinking, foremost which importance context for determination meaning. Second, philosophy human nature which, according him, a mixture man’s selfishness, greediness, honesty and charity, all are ‘characters’ nature. Third, present sheds some light on technique in writing. introducing ironic techniques stimulate reader’s mental imagination understand opposite meanings consequence adopt proper evaluation character’s behaviour. Fielding discusses through irony important concepts such as chastity, reason gentility, yet no direct clue given readers give precise interpretation about them. It also that these hindered by perplexing assumptions connotations meaning make difficult any judgment or evaluation. shows ‘ Tom Jones ’ incorporated within third omniscience narrative, gives narrator chance preside over his creation commenting certain attitudes actions. concludes mark shame bestowed earlier critics intrusive eliminated grounds presence text directed teaching purposes.