s is not like a lot of the other people in the book, especially the other clergymen. He preaches about the importance of active virtue and is too sincere and genuine to be put on the same level as the rest of the clergymen in the book. After they leave the inn, Adams insists that Joseph ride in the coach. But Joseph wants Adams to have the comfort and Mrs. Grave-airs won’t have a footman riding in the same coach as her anyways. Adams gets in the coach and they travel for a while and then switch. Adams is so pleased to get Joseph into the coach. He is not selfish and insists that Joseph rides in comfort and he will ride the horse. After a few complications, Adams ends up three miles behind the rest of his party and takes advice from a gentleman to stay the night at an inn. But on his way there he hears a woman shrieking and immediately goes to help while the gentleman runs away cowardly. Adams rescues the woman but fears the in the process he thinks he has killed the man that was assaulting her. He thanks God for sending him to rescue the woman and he relies on the goodness of his intentions to excuse him for hurting the other man. “He doubted not but Providence had sent him to her Deliverance, as a Reward for that Trust” (162). He puts all his faith in God and, besides his forgetfulness, fits the perfect picture of a parson. He regrets killing the man which shows even more compassion and concern than before. “He wished indeed he had not deprived the wicked Wretch of Life, but God’s Will be done” (162).The reunion of Fanny and Joseph brings out the truly charitable nature of Adams because he finds joy in the happiness of others. Even though he doesn’t benefit from their love personally, he is delighted that they are going to be happy together for the rest of their lives. But in contrast to this we are reminded of Slipslop and Lady Booby and their jealousy of Fanny. Fielding also believes that it...
