The Fur Muff
There are surprisingly few symbols in Tom Jones, especially given how long the novel is. We think that part of the reason for this relative lack of symbols is that Fielding keeps emphasizing the im...
Little Tommy
When Tom, Sophia, and Master Blifil are all kids together, Tom gives Sophia a little bird to raise. She calls the bird "Tommy" and attaches him to her wrist by a string. Master Blifil tricks Sophia...
The Hundred-Pound Note
Tom runs through money very quickly. Not only does he lose Squire Allworthy's five hundred pounds almost as soon as he leaves home (partly with Black George's help), but he also spends the rest of...