Pamela

Why is it important that Pamela apparently has no suspicions about Mr. B until her parents warn her to be careful? What clues gradually lead Pamela to see that Mr. B may be sexually interested in her? Is there any evidence that Pamela willingly or intentionally overlooks warning signs before Mr. B makes explicit overtures to her?

How do other female characters (Mrs. Jervis, Mrs. Jewkes, and Lady Davers) play a role in Pamela’s exploitation? Why does Pamela trust or mistrust other women, and how does this trust sometimes render her vulnerable? What motivations do these other women have for disregarding or colluding with Mr. B’s sinister intentions?

A number of characters, including Pamela’s father and Mr. Williams, are aware of the danger and precarity Pamela faces. What do they do to assist her, and why do they fail? What might their failure say about privilege and the class system in 18th century England?