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• Do you consider Tess as a pure woman? Comment on the factors responsible for the tragedy of Tess.Do you consider Tess as a pure woman? Comment on the factors responsible for the tragedy of Tess. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), Tess is often debated as a symbol [...]
• “Tess is more sinned against than sinning.” Do you agree?"Tess is more sinned against than sinning." Do you agree? The statement "Tess is more sinned against than sinning" reveals the complex moral landscape in Thomas Hardy's (1840-1928) novel, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891). This [...]
• Thomas Hardy’s treatment of nature in Tess of the D’Urbervilles.Comment on Hardy's treatment of nature in Tess of the D'Urbervilles. Thomas Hardy's (1840-1928) novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) investigates the complex relationship between humans and nature. Hardy portrays nature as beautiful and indifferent [...]
• Thomas Hardy a pessimist or a realist?Would you call Hardy a pessimist? Justify your answer with reference to Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Or, Discuss Hardy's pessimistic view is evident in Tess of the D'Urbervilles. Or, Would you call Thomas Hardy a [...]
• “When they were together the Jacobean and the Victorian ages were juxtaposed.”-Explain.When they were together the Jacobean and the Victorian ages were juxtaposed. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891), Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) addresses two periods, the Jacobean and the Victorian ages, being "juxtaposed" when certain characters [...]
• “She had been made to break a necessary social law, but no law known to the   environment in which she fancied herself such an anomaly.”-ExplainShe had been made to break a necessary social law, but no law known to the   environment in which she fancied herself such an anomaly. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891), Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) [...]
• “Remember, I was your master once! I will be your master again. If you are any man’s wife you are mine!”-Explain.Remember, I was your master once! I will be your master again. If you are any man's wife you are mine! In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), these words are spoken [...]
• “Too late, too late! Don’t come close to me. Angel! No – you must not.”-ExplainToo late, too late! Don't come close to me. Angel! No - you must not. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), these words are spoken by Tess, the main character. She [...]
• “O merciful, God, have pity; have pity upon my poor baby!”-Explain.O merciful, God, have pity; have pity upon my poor baby! In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), Tess, the main character, speaks these words in a challenging and sad situation.  Tess [...]
• “Whip me, crush me; you need not mind those people under the rick! I shall not cry out. Once victim, always victim, that’s the law.”-Explain.Whip me, crush me; you need not mind those people under the rick! I shall not cry out. Once victim, always victim, that's the law. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), [...]
• Short note on the Significance of Prince’s Death.Write a short note on the significance of Prince’s Death. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), the death of Prince, a horse, holds significant symbolic and emotional value in the story. [...]
• Write a short note on Tess’s coming “out of the frying-pan into the fireWrite a short note on Tess’s coming “out of the frying-pan into the fire.” In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), there is a moment where Tess experiences what is often depicted [...]
• Short note on Sorrow’s Death and BurialShort note on Sorrow’s Death and Burial. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), the death and burial of Tess's son, Sorrow, also known as "Little Sorrow," is a heart-touching and central [...]
• Short note on Angel Clare’s Sleep-walking sceneShort note on Angel Clare’s Sleep-walking scene. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928),  one of the most memorable and haunting scenes is Angel Clare's sleepwalking episode. This scene happens during a [...]
• Short note on Wessex NovelShort note on Wessex Novel. In "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928),  The term "Wessex Novel" is closely associated with the famous English author Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) and is particularly evident in [...]
• The Role Of Fate In Tess Of The D’urbervillesDiscuss The Role Of Fate In Tess Of The D'urbervilles. An important aspect of Thomas Hardy's (1840-1928) novel "Tess of the D'urbervilles" (1992) is the role of fate that makes Tess unforgettable and significant. The [...]
• The factors responsible for the tragedy of TessComment on the factors responsible for the tragedy of Tess. Or, What factors are responsible for the tragedy of Tess? Or, Who is responsible for Tess' death? Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a famous novelist in [...]
• The influence of Alec and Angel on the life of TessDiscuss the influence of Alec and Angel on the life of Tess. Or, How far are Angel and Alec responsible for the tragedy of Tess? In Thomas Hardy's novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles, published in 1891, [...]
• Why does Tess agree to marry AngelWhy does Tess agree to marry Angel? In "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy, Tess agrees to marry Angel Clare for several reasons, although emotions and circumstances influence her decision. However, she denies [...]
• What situation led Tess to murder AlecWhat situation led Tess to murder Alec in the novel 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles'? In the novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), Tess's murder of Alec D'Urberville follows a harrowing series of events and [...]
• What do you know about Angel’s sleepwalking sceneWhat do you know about Angel's sleepwalking scene? In the novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891) by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), there is a significant scene involving Angel Clare, one of the main characters, sleepwalking. This scene occurs on [...]
• How was Prince killed in Tess of the D’UrbervillesHow was Prince killed in 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'?  Prince, the Durbeyfield family's horse in Thomas Hardy's (1840-1928) novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891), dies in a tragic accident. This event occurs in Chapter 4, marking a crucial [...]