The Functions Of "Letter" As an Element of The Narrative Structure of W. Thackeray's Novel "Vanity Fair"

The article examines the functions of "writing" as a way of contrasting the characters in W. Thackeray's novel "Vanity Fair". It is noted that the "letters" in the novel play an important role on a compositional and motivational level. Special attention is paid to the representation of the concept of "wealth" in the "letters" given in the novel. This analysis is informed by the current trends and approaches in reading narratives from the Victorian era, with a focus on the relations between Thackeray’s letters and imperialism, emotional distance, and performativity.