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"Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded" is a novel written by Samuel Richardson. It was first published in 1740. We can see that it is often considered one of the earliest and most significant novels in the English language. The story revolves around Pamela Andrews, a young servant girl who faces many difficulties in her life.
So, In this blog we are going to discuss the question that we all have in our mind that,
"If Pamela was in the contemporary time, will the story take any changes?"
If we study a work it is very important to know about its author, so let us find out about the author of this novel.
Samuel Richardson :
Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) was an English novelist and printer, best known for his pioneering work in the development of the modern novel. He is often regarded as one of the founders of the novel as a literary form. Richardson's most famous works include "Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded" (1740) and "Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady" (1748). These novels were known for their intricate character development and epistolary style, where the story is told through a series of letters. Richardson's contributions to the novel genre had a significant influence on later writers, and his works continue to be studied and admired for their psychological depth and narrative innovation.
If we want to compare the character of the story with today's era then we need to know the story as well. So let us get a small glimpse of the story of this novel :
The story of The Novel " "Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded" :
Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded is a 1740 epistolary novel by Samuel Richardson. It tells the story of a 15-year-old maidservant named Pamela Andrews, whose employer, Mr. B, a wealthy landowner, makes unwanted and inappropriate advances towards her after the death of his mother.
Pamela resists Mr. B's advances, despite his threats and punishments. She writes letters to her parents, describing her situation and asking for their advice. Pamela's parents are supportive, and they urge her to remain virtuous.
Eventually, Mr. B realizes that he is in love with Pamela. He proposes to her, and she accepts. They are married, and Pamela becomes the Wife of Mr. B's estate.
"Pamela" is significant for its exploration of themes related to class, gender, virtue, and social mobility.
Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded was a revolutionary novel in its time. It was one of the first novels to feature a working-class protagonist, and it was also one of the first novels to explore the issue of sexual harassment.
Question :
If Pamela was in the contemporary time, will the story take any changes?
Yes, If Pamela was in the contemporary time, the story will take several changes to reflect the realities and social dynamics of the 21st century.
Let's see that how "Pamela" Represented today's time :
As we see in this story Pamela is writing a letter to her parents talking about her heartache or her daily life.
But if Pamela lived in today's age, she would definitely use the newly developed technology to communicate with her parents, wouldn't she?
If Pamela were alive today, she would definitely use today's newly developed technology to communicate. Such as If she was alive in today's era, she would have communicated and used a lot of different features like WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, messaging apps etc.
In the story Pamela is a servant and as a servant she keeps herself within a limit and cannot speak her mind fiercely when she is wronged or coerced.
But we know that Pamela is bound by her limits but Pamela is not weak or weak. She presents her point and succeeds in securing her virtue.
If Pamela was alive today, she'd definitely use the law to protect herself and her rights. She'd also use the law to make sure she was protected in exchange for her job.
As we read Pamela's account, we can't help but sense that, compared to her own time, contemporary society's ideals have altered even more. That is to say, the definition and context of values in today's world have changed for individuals. That being said, there are still a lot of people in the modern world that think similarly to the characters in Pamela.
If Pamela was living in today's time and also if she was living in India, she would have either studied and done a good job by taking advantage of some government scheme and either developed her own skills and started her own startup and maybe she would have been called Mr. BJ. would not have had to work under the supervision of a cruel master.
Pamela is the finest example of a modern-day woman who has achieved empowerment. Additionally, it would have given them the courage to speak up against the oppression of all women, including themselves. Additionally, she had the option to digitally communicate the acts of violence against herself with her friends, family, and other supporters. Additionally, she could have got a digital solution from them. Her journey could inspire others to stand up against harassment and pursue their goals.
The modern version of the story might look at other ways to show virtue outside of marriage as the best way to show it. For example, if Pamela decides to pursue her own career, get an education, or just focus on her personal growth, she might feel more confident. So, the lesson of the story might be that if you're not married, you can still show your virtue without having to get married.
I want to give an example :
If Pamela were alive in this day and age, she would be a part of the #MeToo movement and would be sharing the stories of the crimes that were done to her to show the world what kind of people are out there and to motivate others.
Conclusion :
If Pamela was in the contemporary time, the story will definitely take some changes such as the story of “Pamela” or “The Virtue Rewarded” would be presented in a different way, taking into account different aspects of technology, social conventions, social politics, human psychology, and other aspects of other cultures and societies.
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