Vanity Fair

     This time I read "Vanity Fair". The writer is William Makepeace Thackeray(1811~1863).  He is one of the representative novelists in the Victorian era. This story is set in 19th century London. Using sarcastic and humorous words, he criticized people who live in the rich and aim at the upper class.

     In this novel, many characters appear, so it's hard to memorize all the member's names. However, the story goes while bringing Becky Sharp (Rebecca) into focus. She was born in the poor and tries to advance to the upper class with her inborn beauty and talent. In spite of her character that is liar and greedy, most people are easily deceived due to her excellent act.

"His bulk caused Joseph much anxious thought and alarm"
     Joseph is a plump man and worries about it very much. However, he can't put it down.

""The children must have someone with them," cried Mrs. Sedly.
"Let Joe go," said his father laughing,”
      It's a scene that one person suggests to go to a park. Joseph's father makes fun of him and as I wrote, Joseph cares it terribly.                                                 
"Like many wealthy people, it was Miss Crawley's habit to accept as much service as she could get from her inferious"     
     Miss Crawley is a very rich old woman, and she is too ungrateful to leave others when she founds them useful.