TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES by Thomas Hardy, Burlington Books

1. Write a short biography of Thomas Hardy( 5 lines ). Do not copy and paste it from internet. Use your own language

2. Although the places that appear in Hardy's novels actually exist, in many cases he gave the place a fictional name. For example, Hardy's hometown of Dorchester he called Casterbridge in his books. Find some information about Marlott, Shaston, Chaseborough, Tantridge and Sandbourne: situation, real names, inhabitants ...

3. Part I : The Maiden

-Write about Tess sad story of her stay at Tantridge
-Watch the video number 1 and relate it to the novel

4.Part II: Maiden no more

-Two years have passed since Tess left Tantridge. Write a summary of the main events that took place during these two years
-Why do you think Tess called her baby Sorrow?

5.Part III: A new life

-With all the information you get from chapters 8,9 and 10, write a description of Angel Clare
-Angel asks Tess: "Why are you crying ?" and she answers : " I don't know". Why do you think she is crying?
-Watch video number 2 and relate it to the story : " This is the moment when ..."

6.Part IV: Consequences

-Do you think Tess chose the right moment to tell Angel the truth?

7.Part V : The Woman pays

-Comment on Angel's reaction. Should he have forgiven her? Is it a question of prejudice or lack on confidence on Tess' part?
- "I couldn't lie to him " ( pag.44 ). Are love and lies compatible?
-Do Tess' parents really worry about her unhappiness ? What do they actually worry about?

8.Part VI : A changed Man

-Why does Tess finally surrender and sucumb to Alec's powers?
Would you judge her for such a decision?

9.Part VII : Tess' fate

-Write a short summary of chapter 18 ( 5-10 lines )




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