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Square:
[Tom's tutors are discussing his education]
You have only taught Tom to laugh at whatever is decent, and virtuous and right. Thwackum:
I've taught him religion. Square:
Mr. Thwackum, the word "religion" is as vague and uncertain as any in the English language. Thwackum:
When I mention religion I mean the Christian religion. Not only the Christian religion, but the Protestant religion, and not only the Protestant religion but the Church of England. Square:
I fear that Tom is the embodiment of the old truth: that foundlings should be left to the parish. Blifil:
My dear tutors, I'm afraid that neither of you can touch his bastard's heart. Narrator:
Neither indeed. But there was another who could
[Tom's tutors are discussing his education]
You have only taught Tom to laugh at whatever is decent, and virtuous and right. Thwackum:
I've taught him religion. Square:
Mr. Thwackum, the word "religion" is as vague and uncertain as any in the English language. Thwackum:
When I mention religion I mean the Christian religion. Not only the Christian religion, but the Protestant religion, and not only the Protestant religion but the Church of England. Square:
I fear that Tom is the embodiment of the old truth: that foundlings should be left to the parish. Blifil:
My dear tutors, I'm afraid that neither of you can touch his bastard's heart. Narrator:
Neither indeed. But there was another who could
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You have only taught Tom to laugh at whatever is decent and virtuous and right
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I've taught him religion Mr Thwackum
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The word religion is as vague and uncertain
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as any in the English language
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When I mention religion I mean the Christian religion
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Not only the Christian religion but the Protestant religion
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And not only the Protestant religion but the Church of England
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I fear that Tom is the embodiment of the old truth
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that foundlings should be left to the parish
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My dear tutors I'm afraid neither of you can touch his bastard's heart
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Neither indeed
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But there was another who could
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Movie Summary
The romantic and chivalrous adventures of adopted bastard Tom Jones in 18th-century England.
