How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Sir, I am descended of a good family, and was born a gentleman. (3.3.1)
Mr. Wilson has followed a rather different path from Joseph. While Mr. Wilson experienced corruption among the lower classes, Joseph's peasant lifestyle seems to be pretty pure. They both turned out just fine, so maybe everyone finds their own path to and definition of virtue.
Quote #8
My poor Jacky, shall I never see thee more? (4.8.1)
Adams's doctrine about patience and stoicism is majorly tested when (he thinks) his son drowns. Yeah, this episode is so random that you can bet Fielding meant it to just be funny. After all, as we find out almost immediately after this, the kid didn't actually drown.
Quote #9
The parson's joy was now as extravagant as his grief had been before; he kissed and embraced his son a thousand times, and danced around the room like on frantick […]. (4.8.1)
Adams goes through a whole range of emotions when his son is found to be alive. Wonder if his wig stayed on this time?