Ch46

Question 1

Significance of description of Alec when he comes to her at Flintcomb Ash

Answer 1

Described as a “black speck” showing his juxtaposition to Tess’s purity and representing darkness returning to her life
-‘semi-clerical costume’ shows him as never truly committing to religion

Question 2

Key quote representing the relationship of characters in Tess

Answer 2

“He won’t hurt me.Hes not in love with me”

Question 3

How is Alec then described when he comes to visit her at home and significance

Answer 3

“D’urbeville’s figure darkened the window of the cottage”
Imagery appears always negative in story presenting him as a classic villain despite his calculated return to religion

Question 4

What does Alec describe Tess as and what does this allude to

Answer 4

“Witch of Babylon”
-Alludes to the ‘whore of babylon’ the allegorical mother of harlots