Joseph Andrews Courage Quotes

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Quote #4

[…] she began to fear as great an enemy in her deliverer, as he had delivered her from […]. (2.10.1)

Although we hear all the time about how fearful Fanny is, she's actually a pretty courageous gal. After all, she left her home and traveled miles to find Joseph on the open road. Even the men who do this get into all kinds of trouble; it takes some extra doses of courage for a young woman to go out alone, without any kind of protection.

Quote #5

[…] Nay, he is unacquainted with the history of some great men living, who, tho' brave as lions, ay, as tigers, have run away the Lord knows how far, to the suprize of their friends, and the entertainment of their enemies. (3.6.4)

Here's Fielding with the razor-sharp wit, once again. You can be brave and still peace out once the going gets tough. True bravery is sticking around even when you don't feel like it, and even when you might get hurt.

Quote #6

Joseph answered with great intrepidity, that they had first fallen on his friend […]. (3.6.10)

You can bet your britches that Joseph's going to come to his friend's defense. A good defense is the best offense, right?