Tess of the D'Urbervilles
by Thomas Hardy
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When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting her 'cousin' Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer her love and salvation, but Tess must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent in the hope of a peaceful future.
Discussion questions for Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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How does Thomas Hardy’s subtitle for the novel, "A Pure Woman," influence your perception of Tess and challenge the moral judgments of Victorian society?
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In what ways does the rural landscape and changing agricultural economy of Victorian England mirror Tess's internal emotional state and her shifting fortunes?
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Consider the contrasting influences of Alec d'Urberville and Angel Clare in Tess’s life; do you see either man as genuinely capable of loving Tess for who she is, or do they both project their own ideals onto her?
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