Character Sketch of Belinda | The Rape of the Lock
Character Sketch of Belinda in The Rape of the Lock Table of Contents: 1. Introduction : Belinda 2. Introduction Alexander Pope 3. Character Sketch of Belinda 3.1 Exquisite Beauty 3.2 Un-interested in matrimony 3.3 Belinda : A Coquette 3.4 Belinda and the Sylphs 3.5 Belinda's Pride Introduction : Belinda Belinda is a complex and controversial character since the publication of the poem The Rape of the Lock itself. She is a beautiful young maiden. Ariel, the airy Spirit is the protector of Belinda's virtue. He already reminds her of her being virgin and charming beauty in her dream. But Belinda is a bit slippery. She goes to court Hampton where her lock of hair is shipped off. Then she laments in remorse. Belinda has been presented in various shades and different roles. Where at one place Pope praises Belinda's unparalleled beauty at other times he makes satirical and iron...