... social circumstances of the time to present a satiric voice in the novel. He depicts Bramble's negative feelings towards humanity both as a comic view of the society, and as a type of cautionary tale regarding the dangers of condemnation on superficial judgments. Byron Gassman asserts that it is obvious his character "has assumed for himself the role of moralist and social critic among the ... ...

• Word Count: 3172
• Approx Pages: 13
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate