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Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by Thomas Hardy

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Tess of the d'Urbervilles - Themes and Analysis Quiz

  1. How does society treat Tess in 'Tess of the d'Ubervilles'?

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  2. In 'Tess of the d'Ubervilles,' what role does Fate play in Tess's life?

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  3. What characterizes Tess as a tragic hero in 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'?

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  4. In 'Tess of the d'Ubervilles,' what does the subtitle 'A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented' suggest about Tess's character?

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  5. In "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," what does Angel mean when he says Tess has the "ache of modernism"?

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  6. Why does Tess feel she must hide from society in "Tess of the d'Urbervilles"?

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  7. What literary technique does Hardy use to present Tess's purity?

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  8. Why is Tess considered a modern tragedy in 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'?

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  9. How does modernism affect Tess's life in "Tess of the d'Urbervilles"?

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  10. What modern issues does 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' address as a modern tragedy?

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