Joseph Andrews Lust Quotes

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

Quote #7

Nothing now seemed to remain but an intrigue, which I was resolved to have immediately; I mean the reputation of it, and indeed I was so successful, that in a very short time I had half a dozen with the finest women in town. (3.3.7)

This is something new: Wilson doesn't seem especially motivated by lust, but he wants to cultivate a lustful reputation. Some things never change: while the ladies of the novel have to do their lusting in secret, even the guys who aren't total randy Andys have to pretend to be in order to get some respect.

Quote #8

We presently understood one another; and as the pleasures we sought lay in a mutual gratification, we soon found and enjoyed them. (3.3.16)

Wilson talks about fulfilling his lust in a way that takes notice of both partners. Now there's a thought. You may have noticed that while Fielding makes fun of people who lust inappropriately (it's clear that Joseph and Lady Booby, for example, are a ridiculous match), he seems pretty okay with sex in general.

Quote #9

[..] the squire thought he should easily accomplish, what he had, when he first saw her, intended to perpetrate with Fanny. (3.7.1)

That dastardly squire. He's even more conniving than the other guys who have tried to pull stuff with Fanny. Once again we see how Fanny is in way more danger than Joseph ever is.