The main plot of Richardson’s Pamela reflects the main characteristics of the sentimental novel through its emphasis on which of the following ?

• A. Pamela’s attempt to seduce her employer
• B. Pamela’s parents’ attempt to marry her to a wealthy landowner
• C. Pamela’s struggle to overcome her poverty through hard-work
• D. Pamela’s attempts to protect her chastity from the advances of her employer