The History of Henry Esmond

Main Ideas

• Exploration of the themes of honor and duty within the context of 18th-century English society.
• The impact of historical events on the personal lives and destinies of the characters.
• Issues of social status and class differences.
• Analysis of human relationships, love, and loyalty.
• The role and influence of religion and morality in the characters' lives.
• The problem of identity and finding one's place in the world.
• Critique of the aristocracy and social institutions of the time.