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How far do you agree that Pope admires Belinda? The main character of Pope's "The Rape of the Lock" could be considered both hailed and damned by the overseer, but the complexities and sometimes contradictions of Belinda spark a more unbiased view. The appearance of Belinda and the world in which she lives is described in a very fantastical and beautiful way. Even small details such as the arrangement of Belinda's hair are due to wondrous entities known as the Sylphs, whose sole task is to make sure she is looking her best. This consideration of appearance in "The Rape of the Lock" is very important as the society that Belinda lives within is very judgmental on the basis of appearance, especially for women. Her role is basically to attract a man, preferably wealthy, so that she can be wed and her family receive the pecuniary benefits from the marriage. This beauty...

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