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Joseph Andrews Violence Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

The beau now sheathed his hanger, and taking out a pocket-glass, and vowing vengeance all the time, re-adjusted his hair […]. (4.11.1)

There's usually a clear winner and loser in the fights Joseph has. Not to brag, but it seems like Joseph's got an edge on the competition. Is that because he's so much stronger than everyone else, or is it because he's morally in the right, and that just translates to strength symbolically?