Which of the following statements are true in the context of henry fielding’s tom jones (1749)
[A] Tom jones is comic and moralistic.
[B] Tom and jones are the main characters of tom jones
[C] Tom is caught poaching in neighbor’s game preserve.
[D] The history of tom jones is the full title of tom jones.
[E] All of the above
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct option is A, C and D only.

Let us analyze each statement step-by-step in the context of Henry Fielding's classic novel, Tom Jones (originally published in 1749 as The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling):

Statement [A]: "Tom jones is comic and moralistic."
This statement is true. Henry Fielding's novel is famously categorized as a comic romance or a comic epic poem in prose. While it relies heavily on humor, satire, and comedy of errors, it also serves a deeply moralistic purpose. Fielding aims to explore human nature, virtue, and vice, demonstrating that true goodness of heart (as possessed by Tom) is superior to hypocritical, superficial morality (as shown by Blifil).

Statement [B]: "Tom and jones are the main characters of tom jones"
This statement is false. "Tom" and "Jones" are not two separate characters; rather, "Tom Jones" is the full name of a single individual—the protagonist of the novel, Tom Jones. There is no character named "Jones" who is separate from Tom.

Statement [C]: "Tom is caught poaching in neighbor’s game preserve."
This statement is true. Early in the novel (specifically in Book III), the young Tom Jones is caught poaching on the estate of Squire Western (their neighbor), alongside the gamekeeper George Seagrim (Black George). Tom takes the full blame to protect Black George, which highlights his loyalty and good-natured character.

Statement [D]: "The history of tom jones is the full title of tom jones."
This statement is true. The complete, original title under which the novel was published is The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling.

Therefore, because statements [A], [C], and [D] are correct, the correct choice is A, C and D only.