Squire Allworthy

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Squire Allworthy is a wealthy, benevolent country gentleman in Henry Fielding’s novel "Tom Jones," known for his moral integrity and charitable nature.

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Squire Allworthy canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
literary character
squire
adopts Tom Jones
appearsIn The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Tom Jones
associatedWithTheme charity
justice
morality
social hierarchy
authorialFunction vehicle for Fielding’s moral philosophy
believesToBe Tom Jones is a foundling
characterTrait benevolent
charitable
forgiving
just
pious
trusting
createdBy Henry Fielding
firstAppearance The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
gender male
guardianOf Blifil
Tom Jones
inheritsEstateFrom his ancestors
languageOfWork English
literaryPeriod 18th-century English literature
misledBy Blifil
Square
Thwackum
moralAlignment morally upright
narrativeRole benefactor of the protagonist
moral touchstone
nationality English
occupation country gentleman
reconcilesWith Tom Jones
relative Bridget Allworthy
residence Somersetshire
linked to: Somerset
settingOfLife rural England
socialStatus wealthy landowner
symbolizes Christian charity
moral law
patriarchal authority
treatsAsSon Tom Jones
uncleOf Bridget Allworthy
undergoes moral re-evaluation of Tom Jones

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Tom Jones raisedBy Squire Allworthy
Tom Jones guardian Squire Allworthy