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Tess of the d’Urbervilles
Thomas Hardy
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Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Phase the First: The Maiden, Chapters I–III
Chapters IV–VII
Chapters VIII–XI
Phase the Second: Maiden No More, Chapters XII–XV
Phase the Third: The Rally, Chapters XVI–XIX
Chapters XX–XXIV
Phase the Fourth: The Consequence, Chapters XXV–XXXI
Chapters XXXII–XXXIV
Phase the Fifth: The Woman Pays, Chapters XXXV–XXXIX
Chapters XL–XLIV
Phase the Sixth: The Convert, Chapters XLV–XLVIII
Chapters XLIX–LII
Phase the Seventh: The Fulfillment, Chapters LIII–LIX
Characters
Character List
Tess Durbeyfield
Alec d’Urberville
Angel Clare
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Quotes By Theme
Judgment
Gender
Fate
Time
Social Structure
Quotes By Section
Phase the First: The Maiden, Chapters I–III
Chapters IV–VII
Chapters VIII–XI
Phase the Second: Maiden No More, Chapters XII–XV
Phase the Third: The Rally, Chapters XVI–XIX
Chapters XX–XXIV
Phase the Fourth: The Consequence, Chapters XXV–XXXI
Chapters XXXII–XXXIV
Phase the Fifth: The Woman Pays, Chapters XXXV–XXXIX
Chapters XL–XLIV
Phase the Sixth: The Convert, Chapters XLV–XLVIII
Chapters XLIX–LII
Phase the Seventh: The Fulfillment, Chapters LIII–LIX
Quotes By Character
Tess Durbeyfield
Angel Clare
Alec D’Urberville
Mr. John Durbeyfield
Mrs. Joan Durbeyfield
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Phase the First: The Maiden, Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-7
Chapters 8-11
Phase the Second: Maiden No More, Chapters 12-15
Phase the Third: The Rally, Chapters 16-19
Chapters 20-24
Phase the Fourth: The Consequence, Chapters 25-31
Chapters 32-34
Phase the Fifth: The Woman Pays, Chapters 35-39
Chapters 40-44
Phase the Sixth: The Convert, Chapters 45-48
Chapters 49-52
Phase the Seventh: The Fulfillment, Chapters 53-59
Study Questions
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
Who calls Tess Artemis, Demeter, and Daughter of Nature?
Angel
Her father
Her mother
Alec
2
of 5
In a religious sense, what does Tess represent?
Righteous justice
Fallen humanity
Wandering Israelites
Salvation
3
of 5
How does Alec come to be part of the d'Urberville lineage?
Through his father's father
Through his mother's father
Family purchased the lineage
He was adopted
4
of 5
In a religious sense, who does Alec represent?
Jesus
Moses
Adam
Satan
5
of 5
Angel yearns to dedicate his life to the honor and glory of ___.
God
Himself
Tess
Man
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