The Vicar of Wakefield

"The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith is a tale set in the 1700s. It follows the journey of Dr. Charles Primrose, a vicar whose life is full of family challenges, while he does his best to remain hopeful and good. It examines the importance of being virtuous, loving family, and what society expects from people, showing how being simple can clash with the difficulties that come with money and being popular. At first, Dr. Primrose and his family are living happily in the countryside. He talks about how happy he is, how much he loves his home, and how lively his children, Olivia and Sophia, are. He believes that being humble and having good morals is more important than being rich. But their happiness is threatened when they lose their money, suggesting hard times are coming. The story also introduces Mr. Burchell, who might be helpful, and hints at possible romances that make things complicated for the family. The beginning has a peaceful, countryside feel, but there's also a sense that bad luck is on the way.