What Will He Do with It? — Volume 01

"What Will He Do with It? — Volume 01" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a story that begins with a bustling summer fair in a pretty English village, showing us the people and traditions of the time. Two main characters, Lionel and Frank Vance, are really interested in the shows they see, especially the sad story of Juliet Araminta Waife, a sweet girl, and her grandfather, William Waife, who used to be a famous actor. As the fair goes on with its exciting chaos and performances, Lionel and Vance notice Juliet, who is acting to help her sick grandfather. By talking to people and watching what happens, the young men find out about the old actor's hard times and how much people like Juliet's acting. The beginning of the novel introduces ideas about wanting to be an artist, giving up things for others, and the tricky relationships between different social classes as the story moves forward.