Which aspect of Richardson’s Pamela best exemplifies the defining traits of the sentimental novel?

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Pamela trying to seduce her employerPamela’s family arranging her marriage to a rich landownerPamela working hard to escape povertyPamela defending her virtue against her employer’s advancesPamela’s journey to gain social status through education

Explanation

The core of Pamela’s story highlights her efforts to maintain her purity despite her employer’s persistent attempts to compromise it, which is a key theme in sentimental literature focusing on virtue and emotional depth.