I was wondering why this novel is called a"a novel without a hero". I
think people would usually think that a hero or a heroine would be the
protagonist, in Vanity Fair's case, Becky. Becky is intelligent, brave, and makes sense in what she's doing. Having all these characteristics, she cannot be determined as a hero in this book. From research, it is said that she is not a hero because she is evil looking from the outside (an anti-hero).
If a hero cannot be evil, then can't Amelia be a hero? She is kind, honest, and misfortunate; seeming more likely to be a drama queen. Maybe a person who goes through too many tragedies cannot be a hero. Or can it be more to do with her blindness in how she sees others, like Becky and George?
The most plausible character being able to be a hero, other than the two before is Dobbin. He does everything he can for Amelia to become happy, even by sacrificing his own happiness. Also from research, it is said that Dobbin was also blind for Amelia, like she was for George. For me this idea was most understandable, because there was no reason for Dobbin to keep loving Amelia so much.
> George was also blind for Amelia
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you mean Dobbin, not George?
Yes, that's what I meant. Thank you for telling me.
DeleteI was asking the same question to myself the other day! Who could be a hero in Vanity Fair? I've come up with a conclusion that there is actually not a possible hero in this book like how the title says. I believe each character's weak point stands out more rather than their strong points which made me think there are no hero in this book...
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was thinking. I know that the definition for a hero is different for each person, but nobody in this book seems to be like one from any point of view!
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