Tom Jones

What is the main conflict in Tom Jones by Henry Fielding?

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The novel's main conflict is the inability of Tom to marry Sophia because of their difference in class. Tom is exposed as a bastard child.... a foundling. In Sophia's father's eyes, Tom is not an acceptable match for his daughter.

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