Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Tess Durbeyfield's role in the novel
Tess Durbeyfield's role in the novel
Tragic heroine; embodies purity & victimisation by society
Hardy's controversial subtitle (1891)
Hardy's controversial subtitle (1891)
A Pure Woman
Alec d'Urberville's character role
Alec d'Urberville's character role
Primary antagonist; wealthy predator who seduces Tess
Angel's reaction to Tess's confession
Angel's reaction to Tess's confession
Rejects her despite confessing his own past indiscretions
Tess's ultimate fate at novel's end
Tess's ultimate fate at novel's end
Executed for killing Alec in desperation
Quote about permanent victimhood
Quote about permanent victimhood
Once victim, always victim—that's the law!
John Durbeyfield's key discovery
John Durbeyfield's key discovery
Family descends from ancient d'Urberville lineage
Joan Durbeyfield's defining trait
Joan Durbeyfield's defining trait
Superstitious; consults Compleat Fortune-Teller book
Izz Huett's loyalty to Tess
Izz Huett's loyalty to Tess
Remains supportive despite loving Angel herself
Theme shown by Angel's double standard
Theme shown by Angel's double standard
Gender inequality; women judged more harshly than men