Period Augustus (± 1700 - ± 1750)

The rape of the lock by Alexander pope

Characters :

· Belinda : Beautiful woman who she is a first character in this story. She has a lock of hair.

· The Baron : The young gentleman. He wants to cutting off a lock of her hair.

· Ariel : Belinda’s guardian sylph. He always protects Belinda.

· Umbriel : A mischievous gnome.

· Clarissa : The woman in attendance at the Hampton Court party. She is who had aided the Baron in his crime.

This story tells about the woman who has name is Belinda. One day, Belinda wants to join in social activity but before that Belinda had dream that Ariel is who her guardian sylph said with her that Belinda will get some disaster but Ariel will protect her. On the day Belinda does not care it. And she goes to the Hampton Court Palace. There is a party for gathering of group of wealthy young socialites. Baron is who has bad plan to Belinda in this party. Baron wants to steal a lock of Belinda's hair because he wants to promote success in this enterprise. Baron has already to prepare a pair of scissors and than he manages how to cut off the coveted lock of Belinda's hair. Then Baron has successful to cut Belinda’s hair with Clarissa help. Belinda is very angry. So, the war is happened.