is necessary for a clergyman to give moral guidance. Throughout the book Adams inspired Joseph by his sermons. He tells Joseph and Fanny not to get married right away, and they listen. Adams stresses the importance of publishing the banns and that they need to be patient for a little while longer. He wants everything to be done traditionally and he insists on the proper rites and forms for the wedding. Parson Trulliber makes his appearance in chapter fourteen. He is more of a farmer than a clergyman and thinks that Adams is at his house to buy some of his hogs. But once Trulliber finds out that Adams is in need money he calls him a vagabond and will not help him. Trulliber is most incompetent parson we meet in Joseph Andrews. He only cares about worldly possessions and is entirely ignorant of the meaning of charity. He tells Adams, “I know what charity is, better than to give it to vagabonds” (185). Adams replies by saying, “I must tell you, if you trust to your Knowledge for you Justification, you will find yourself deceived, though you should add Faith to it without good Works” (185). Adams stands behind everything that he tells Trulliber and believes it wholeheartedly. He tells Trulliber that he is sorry to see such men in religious orders and leaves. Adams practices charity throughout the book but when he needs some money, he receives no help from his fellow clergymen. Instead, he is insulted by his appearance. Trulliber is very much like Barnabas. Both men ignore the importance of good works. There are two kinds of clergymen in Joseph Andrews. There are the uncharitable, corrupt, and unfaithful parsons like Trulliber and Barnabas. These characters are very hypocritical and obsessed with worldly possessions. They are supposed to be leaders of faith but instead come off as two of the most appalling characters in the book. But in contrast to the rest of the clergymen, Parson Adams is extremely charitable and ...
