Date of Award
4-26-2005
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
English
First Advisor
E. Derek Taylor, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Carolyn M. Craft, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Craig A. Challender, Ph.D
Abstract
This thesis looks at the life and literary works of Sir Richard Steel as they relate to his well-defined moral code. It analyzes the sentimentality and comedy which he works into his narratives and discusses how he uses these methods to communicate his sense of morality to his audience.
Recommended Citation
Simpson, Shelah Y., "From the Stage to the World: The Moralizing Methods of Sir Richard Steele" (2005). Theses & Honors Papers. 98.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/98
