 In 1848, writing in The Spectator, R. S. Rintoul wrote

In the 21st century, Sharp's character has been used in diverse ways.For example, it has been the subject of a book on business ethics, and a work of fiction by Sarra Manning transposes her life and adventures onto a contemporary woman.According to Oscar Wilde, he once asked a female friend of Thackeray's whether Sharp had any real-life basis.