Pamela ou A Virtude Recompensada

The epistolary format gives a sense of intimacy but also raises questions about reliability. I wonder what led Richardson to choose this structure.

Her unwavering virtue is admirable, but her passive responses made me wonder about her agency. Was that intentional or a product of its time?

The novel seems to critique and reinforce social hierarchies simultaneously. I'm curious how others see its stance on class and morality.