Vanity Fair
“Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?”
― Vanity Fair
― Vanity Fair
Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp, two girls with radically different personalities and temperaments, are at the heart of this long story "without a hero." By the end, I was on the verge of believing that everything in this world—or at least this novel—is "vanity." With more humor, this reminded me a little of Balzac (e.g., Cousin Bette).
The author's frequent commentary on the characters and their behavior was the book's strongest feature. The author's voice and Becky Sharp's character, who is undoubtedly one of the most memorable in all of my reading, were the two elements of the book that I found most memorable. In contrast to Dickens, the author concentrates on the personalities of the characters and the effects of their behavior and character on their lives rather than the problems of society as a whole (such as debtors' prison or education).
At times, the characters resemble puppets on a stage, and he employs them to disclose universal truths about human nature. The best example is Becky, whose self-centeredness and greed have no limits. Her unmotherly behavior toward her son reveals a more heinous side than one would anticipate from anyone other than Becky, but when it comes to the majority of the other characters, you almost don't mind because they typically deserve the treatment they receive from her.
This book examines the conflict between love and money, showing how people who rely on the generosity of others are frequently let down and that no amount of love can cover all expenses. The main reason Thackeray is able to maintain the story's interest is because Becky is intelligent and endearing despite her flaws. With a large supporting cast, he creates a world in Vanity Fair that seems not all that different from our own by delving deeply and intricately into her nature.
The author's frequent commentary on the characters and their behavior was the book's strongest feature. The author's voice and Becky Sharp's character, who is undoubtedly one of the most memorable in all of my reading, were the two elements of the book that I found most memorable. In contrast to Dickens, the author concentrates on the personalities of the characters and the effects of their behavior and character on their lives rather than the problems of society as a whole (such as debtors' prison or education).
At times, the characters resemble puppets on a stage, and he employs them to disclose universal truths about human nature. The best example is Becky, whose self-centeredness and greed have no limits. Her unmotherly behavior toward her son reveals a more heinous side than one would anticipate from anyone other than Becky, but when it comes to the majority of the other characters, you almost don't mind because they typically deserve the treatment they receive from her.
This book examines the conflict between love and money, showing how people who rely on the generosity of others are frequently let down and that no amount of love can cover all expenses. The main reason Thackeray is able to maintain the story's interest is because Becky is intelligent and endearing despite her flaws. With a large supporting cast, he creates a world in Vanity Fair that seems not all that different from our own by delving deeply and intricately into her nature.
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