from The Rape of the Lock

The Rape of the Lock is based on a true event, an incident in which a baron cut a lock of hair from a beautiful woman’s head and refused to give it back. A scandal ensued, providing fodder for moralists, satirists, and sketch artists. Use the Internet to research this incident. Consider why Pope chose this particular subject for his mock-epic. You may alternatively choose to do research on Pope and the impact of his work on the English society of his day. Write a short paragraph describing the results of your research. Be sure to use reputable sources, such as sites whose addresses end with .edu.