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Many themes are encountered in the novel, Barnaby Rudge, however, some are more prominent than others. ... This is illustrated in the case of Barnaby and Mrs. Rudge, Dolly and the Vardens, and Joe and Mr. ... Rudge is shown as one of the most loving, adoring parents in the entire novel. However, she is not always truthful with Barnaby and feels that she has to protect him from his past. She doesn’t tell Barnaby anything about his father’s past, or even that his father is still alive. Due to this, Barnaby cannot be mentally equipped to pass his own judgement on his father, or protect himself from his influence. Despite Barnaby’s inadequate mental capacity, Mrs. Rudge still could have given Barnaby a warning about his father’s record, which may have prevented him from becoming so emotionally attached to his father when he finally met him. Also, if Barnaby had known his paternal tendency for destruction, he may have been more wary of the illegal activities and chaos of the Gordon Riots. In an ironic twist of fate, Barnaby almost ended up be hanged, similar to his father’s demise. ... Rudge’s protective nature, Barnaby had not encountered independence, even in tiny doses, so he latched onto a singular overwhelming event.
Approximate Word count = 1023
Approximate Pages = 4.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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