The Rape of the Lock

Belinda is the heroine of The Rape of the Lock. Her character is based on the historical, Arabella Fermor, the daughter of an aristocratic Catholic family. Robert, Lord Petre, a friend of the family, cut off a lock of Belinda's hair without permission. Belinda is described as lovely, graceful, and sweet.

“Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay.”