" Pamela was in the contemporary time."

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 I am Kavita Chauhan and a student inM.A. (sem -1) Department of English,mkbu .

This Blog is a part Thinking Activity about 18th century  novel "pamela"..💬🤔✍️

-assigned by Vaidehi Ma'am.

• If Pamela was in the contemporary time, will the story take any changes?

 Imagine taking a character from a classic story and placing them in the contemporary world. What would change? How would the story unfold differently? In this blog post, we'll explore the hypothetical scenario of Pamela, the protagonist of Samuel Richardson's 18th-century novel, "Pamela," being transported to the contemporary era.

"Pamela," published in 1740, is a novel set in a vastly different social and cultural landscape than today. The story revolves around Pamela, a young maidservant, and her trials and tribulations as she resists the advances of her employer, Mr. B. The novel reflects the societal norms and values of the 18th century, where class distinctions were rigid, and women's rights were limited.

Pamela

Pamela's character is molded by the constraints of her time. She is virtuous, modest, and focused on maintaining her reputation and honor. Her resistance to Mr. B's advances is a central theme of the story, emphasizing the importance of chastity and moral integrity.

If Pamela was in the contemporary time:

In the contemporary time Pamela's world would be drastically different. Women have gained significant social and rights. Gender equality, while still a work in progress, has evolved substantially. Class distinctions and the concept of servitude has largely disappeared in many parts of the world.

Pamela would be able to pursue any career she wanted and would not be expected to marry simply to survive and she marry to Mr. B after she knows he was already married to woman and also their one  daughter ,so May be she is not accepted this things and take divorce with him and she could live with a partner of her choice

Pamela in this time and sexual harassment and assault are now considered crimes. Pamela would have more protection from the law she were to be abused by her employer Mr. B  beacuse contemporary time everyone have same right and regular for save their vartue and holiness in life.

Pamela go to college 

May be pamela could go to college and get a degree in any field she wanted or she could start her own business or become a leader in her field. And Pamela become self independent woman and make example as successful woman in society for women

In the contemporary world, Pamela would have more opportunities for education and employment. She might not find herself in a position of servitude, which could change the dynamics of the story.

Conclusion

Transporting a character like Pamela from the 18th century to the contemporary era would result in a vastly different story. Pamela's agency, options, and societal support would be dramatically improved. While the core themes of morality and virtue might still persist, the nuances of her character and the challenges she faces would undergo a profound transformation. This hypothetical exercise highlights the ever-changing nature of storytelling and how time and context can significantly impact a character's journey 

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