How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
And must it not be look'd upon as a sort of Warrant for such Actions, if I stay after this? for I think, when one of our Sex finds she is attempted, it is an Encouragement to a Person to proceed, if one puts one's self in the Way of it, when one can help it; and it shews one can forgive what in short ought not to be forgiven. Which is no small Countenance to foul Actions, I'll assure you. (21.5)
Ugh. We're so not into the "She asked for it" argument Pamela uses here—the same one sexual predators (and their defenders) use today. She argues that women can be responsible for male sexual misconduct if they don't manage to get themselves away from the predators—but notice that she doesn't get herself out of Mr. B's house.
Quote #2
He may condescend, may-hap, to think I may be good enough for his Harlot; and those Things don't disgrace Men, that ruin poor Women, as the World goes. (22.5)
Again, Pamela is plugging into some massive double-standards. In this instance, she notes that the same rules don't apply to men and women. Wow, it's a good thing that we don't have double standards anymore! (Wait, we don't—right?)
Quote #3
She has a hoarse man-like Voice, and is as thick as she's long; and yet looks so deadly strong, that I am afraid she would dash me at her Foot in an Instant, if I was to vex her. (38.6)
Okay, let's see if we've got this straight: if you're traditionally feminine, you're virtuous. If you've got a man-like voice and a big pair of guns, you're corrupt and evil. Got it. Mental note to avoid Mrs. Jewkes.