Tom Jones plot
...procates Tom’s love in spite of his social position, runs away from home to avoid marriage to Blifil. Squire Western pursues his daughter. The final part of the novel is set in London where all the major characters congregate and where Tom’s true identity is finally discovered. Tom is Mr Allworthy’s sister’s illegitimate son and therefore half brother of Blifil. At the end, nothing can prevent Tom from marrying his beloved Sophia. PLOT The novel tells the history of Tom Jones, a foundling discovered in Allworthy's bed one night, and lovingly brought up by him as though he was his own son. Because of Tom's wild temper and sexual conquests, as well as the defamation from his enemies, among whom are his tutors and especially his cousin Blifil who wants to get rid of a rival in love (they are both in love with Sophia), Tom loses his adoptive father's favour, and the latter expels him from his country estate. Then he joins the army, but only for a very little time; in an inn where he rehabilitates after a browl with a soldier, he meets Partridge. They become friend, and take a journey during which he experiences a lot of adventures, many of which are amorous. In London, he has an affair with lady Bellastone, who is in love with him and maintains him. Meanwhile, Sophia doesn't...