Summary of Novel Tom jones

 

Summary of Novel Tom jones

Fielding’s novel begins with the discovery of an infant boy—later named Tom Jones—in the bed of a country gentleman. The aim of the story is twofold: first, to discover the truth about Tom’s origins and, second, to trace his moral development. Although Tom is good-natured, he lacks prudence. As he journeys through the English countryside and into London, he succumbs to many temptations. By the end, Tom has realized his mistakes and won the heart of the beautiful and virtuous Sophia Western. He has also been identified as the nephew of the gentleman in whose bed he was first discovered.