... of fraud- as well as subjecting "folly to ridicule and vice to indignation-; in other words, there must be a serious moral intention."" The letters within The Expedition of Humphry Clinker serve to highlight the importance of distinguishing truth beneath appearances. In accepting our fellow humans, we can recognize the intrinsic goodness of and the common bond within humanity. Smollett's work ... character emerge. Thus, we cannot judge her on the basis of appearances, because beneath her cold exterior exists a chaotic war of emotions and sensibilities. On the other hand, Humphry Clinker d...

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• Approx Pages: 13
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate