ANQ A Quarterly Journal of Short Articles Notes and Reviews· 2026Q1
Reading Vixen in Adam Bede
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George Eliot's dog Vixen in Adam Bede exhibits both canine and vulpine traits, demonstrating a pragmatic loyalty driven by self-interest and the welfare of her puppies.
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Key points
- Vixen in Adam Bede possesses both dog-like and fox-like traits.
- Her loyalty is pragmatic, aimed at securing benefits for herself and her puppies.
- Vixen's obedience is strategic, not purely selfless.
- This characterization subverts the conventional loyal-dog archetype.
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Abstract
The article offers an interpretation of the dog Vixen in George Eliot’s Adam Bede by discussing the copresence of both the canine and the vulpine traits in her character. It argues that this fox-like dog is endowed with sagacity and demonstrates a pragmatic loyalty to her master: her apparent obedience is a way to secure benefits for both herself and her puppies. By means of such strategic submission, this canine figure departs from the conventional loyal-dog archetype.
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