Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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Chapter 41
Chapter 42
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Chapter 44
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Chapter 48
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Chapter 50
Chapter 51
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Chapter 53
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Chapter 55
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Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Themes
All Themes
Injustice and Fate
Nature and Modernity
Social Criticism
Paganism and Christianity
Women
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Tess Durbeyfield
Alec d'Urberville
Angel Clare
John Durbeyfield
Joan Durbeyfield
Izz Huett
Symbols
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Prince the Horse
Seal and Spoon
Brazil
The d'Urberville Coach
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What does the reaping machine in the cornfield symbolize in Hardy's depiction?
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The integration of humans and nature
The benign aspects of industrial progress
The inevitability of fate and the destructive force of industrialization
The harmony between technology and the natural world
How is Tess's presence in the agricultural setting significant in the novel?
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It reintroduces her as a symbol of the old world of agriculture and simplicity
It illustrates her as a victim of industrial progress
It depicts her as an outsider in the rural community
It demonstrates her adaptation to modern technologies
What new aspect of Tess's life is introduced when Liza-Lu brings her the baby?
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Tess's role as a caregiver in the community
The existence of Tess's child, a physical proof of her past with Alec
Tess's ability to connect with the younger generation
The community's complete acceptance of Tess's situation
What is the general perception of Tess's situation among the women in Marlott?
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They are supportive and understanding of Tess's role as a mother
They are indifferent to Tess's past and current situation
They pity Tess and discuss the rumors about her past in The Chase
They celebrate Tess for her strength in handling her situation
What motivates Tess to start working in the fields again?
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Her desire to escape from her community's judgment
Her desire to appear conventional
The hope of putting her past behind and finding comfort in nature
Pressure from her family to contribute financially
What is Tess's attitude towards her baby when she finds him sick?
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She remains indifferent due to the negative societal view of the child
She is overwhelmed by the societal implications of his illness
She feels resentful of the additional burden
She instinctively becomes protective and focused on saving his life
What action does Tess take when she realizes her child's sickness is not improving?
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She waits for her father to change his mind about sending for the parson
She baptizes the child herself
She leaves the child's fate to natural causes
She rushes the child to a nearby church
What does Tess's transformation during the baptism signify?
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Her transcendence through the purity of her own faith and connection to nature
Her acceptance of society's judgments
Her complete loss of faith in any higher power
Her desire to be accepted by the church and society
How does Tess react to the death of her child, Sorrow?
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She is overwhelmed with grief and despair
She remains serene, questioning the nature of a God who would reject her child
She becomes angry and resentful towards God and society
She accepts it as inevitable fate
How is Tess's action of burying her child significant in the novel?
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It shows her acceptance of societal norms and religious practices
It indicates her complete detachment from religious beliefs
It represents her defiance of societal condemnation through her maternal love
It demonstrates her reliance on the church's authority
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