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What is Angel's impression of Sandbourne as he searches for Tess?
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He is bewildered and uneasy, unable to understand what could have brought Tess to a place devoid of farms and filled with mansions
He is pleased with the city's fashionable and luxurious atmosphere, hopeful about finding Tess in a better situation
He is uncomfortable, doubting that Sandbourne can be the correct place to find Tess
He is indifferent to the surroundings, focused solely on the task of finding Tess without concern for the city's characteristics
What does the luxurious lodging-house, The Herons, symbolize in Angel's search for Tess?
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A place of safety and comfort where Tess has found refuge
A misleading clue in Angel's desperate search, leading him further away from Tess
A potential site of Tess's exploitation, intensifying Angel's fears about her well-being
A symbol of Tess's newfound independence and success, contrary to Angel's expectations
What does the landlady at The Herons reveal to Angel, and how does he react while waiting for Tess?
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The landlady informs Angel that Tess is not there, leaving him disappointed and confused
Angel is told that a Mrs. d'Urberville is staying there, causing slight confusion, and he waits amidst flowers, speculating if Tess sold her jewels for such lodgings
The landlady confirms Tess's presence but warns Angel that she may not want to see him, making him anxious and doubtful
Angel is informed that Tess has just left, missing him by mere moments, intensifying his desperation
How does Hardy use Tess's appearance and revelation to Angel to convey the depth of her tragedy?
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Tess's elegant appearance and the revelation of her return to Alec, driven by desperation and family needs, underscore her profound sacrifice and the irreversible nature of her situation
By showing Tess thriving and successful, Hardy emphasizes the positive outcome of her struggles
Tess's plain and modest appearance reflects her unchanged love for Angel, highlighting the simplicity of her character
The confrontation reveals Tess's resilience and independence, showcasing her ability to overcome her past and build a new life
What realization does Angel come to, and how does Tess instruct him after revealing Alec is upstairs?
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Angel realizes that Tess is truly happy with Alec and leaves contentedly, respecting her wishes
Angel understands that Tess despises Alec but is bound to him, and Tess insists that Angel leave and never come back
Angel is confused and refuses to believe Tess's situation, insisting on staying and confronting Alec
Angel sees that Tess is indifferent to both him and Alec, and he leaves, feeling hopeless and rejected
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