In R-a-p-e of The Lock by Pope,canto 5, Clarissa's speech is presumably understood to be the poet's voice in expressing the moral of the story by putting the feud between the two families in a more profound perspective. Many social issues are addressed through the speech of Clarissa. Moreover, Clarissa' loses the authority of righteousness as she gave the scissors to the Baron. Hence, such a quarrel is enjoyed by the parties and is marked to be of erotic quality as ladies and lords immerse in their mock-agonies. Belinda 'flies' on her foe while Sir Plume in a sexual way brings Clarissa down.
Hence, the final act involves the long action of mock-heroic military action as Baron fights on unafraid as he "Sought no foe than on his face to die". Mock-heroic military actions are invoked by the name of the Roman gods and by comparing baron to Aeneas(the Trojan) by alluding to the Aeneid, who left his love to become Rome founder. The turning point occurs when Belinda tosses of the snuff which causes baron to sneeze. Also, the bodkin, a decorative hairpin is served nicely. Pope elaborates history through the pin in accordance with the true epic conventions. The conclusion compliments to the lady which alludes to Arbella Fermor. The heroine's vanity is effectively indulged in the end. And moral development doesn't take place as Belinda is asked to accept her loss by bribing her.
