Joseph Andrews Society and Class Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

[…] for she had rather stay in that place in all eternity, than ride with a naked man. (1.12.5)

Charity isn't exactly a prized virtue around these parts. If you look like you're from a lower class, you're probably not going to find a place in the coach.

Quote #2

Your master is a pretty sort of man to take in naked vagabonds, and clothe them with his own clothes. (1.12.14)

You might think that helping out the more unfortunate is a good quality. Yeah, not on the open road, apparently: it's every man for himself out there.

Quote #3

Betty told her mistress, she believed the man in bed was a greater man than they took him for. (1.15.1)

Betty might not care as much about Joseph's status as she lets on. Instead, she could be manipulating her mistress to help Joseph. After all, if Joseph is better than a mere footman, then maybe her mistress could be more open about what she wants from him.