Tess Flashcards
(19 cards)
How does Tess view herself in comparison to the country lads?
She ‘rebuked them’ therefore seeing herself as better which reflects her pride
What key quote shows Tess guilt prior to her killing prince and how does this contrast her family?
‘Self reproach she had not returned sooner’ - this shows a deep contrast to Joan and Jack who care mainly for theirselves
What is a key quote using the motif of birds used to compare to Tess by the idea of ‘singing’?
‘Her lips as directed for producing a clear note’ - not only does this portray Alec as predatory as she is following his orders, but typically birds sing to court mates, which in this sense correlates to Alec wanting her to court him/do what he wants
What is a key quote from Tess, linking to Alex mastering her?
She says ‘see how you have mastered me’ prior to him giving her a kiss, parellel to phase the 1st
In phase the 2nd, what was Tess’ interpretation and what is a quote to support this?
She had the view that God wouldn’t judge somebody who was raped and said ‘I do not believe god wouldn’t judge somebody say such things’ in response to hearing ‘THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT’
How does chapter 12 end and why is this significant?
Tess is seen challenging her mother (‘her mother was subdued’), and by hardy zooming into the feelings of a 17 year old girl, he pushes the idea that society is the villain
When does Tess have the baby?
Chapter 14 (phase the 2nd)
How is tess’ view towards her baby changed in phase the 2nd?
She isn’t initially sure whether to have it but then felt a combination of ‘passionateness and contempt’
How does phase the 3rd start?
It is a third journey for Tess, who has recovered in the months after (18 months), she is positive about her future on a ‘bird hatching morning’ in May, however this links to her fate as it puts her back in the path of Angel
What quote at the beginning of phase the 3rd uses the motif of a bird to show that Tess is moving on from her past in hope of a fresh start?
‘The Birds Eye’s perspective before her was not so luxuriantly beautiful, as the one she know so well;yet it was more cheering’
At the beginning of phase the third, why is Tess fluctuated?
She is fluctuated between being ok and not
In chapter 18, what did Angel say about Tess regarding her nature?
‘What a fresh and virginal daughter of nature that milkmaid is’
In phase the third, despite Tess liking being on the farm, what key quote uses the motif of birds to describe her as being trapped?
‘Tess like a fascinated bird, could not leave the spot
Quote in the Rally to suggest Tess has moved on?
‘Passing corporal blight had been her mental harvest’
Towards the end of the Rally, how does Tess appear self sacrificing and what does Angel say in response to Tess?
Tess appears self sacrificing because she tries to tell Angel that the other Derry girls are better, despite knowing this would break her heart, however Angel says that the its ‘three Lears to get one rachel’, saying Tess is better
Clear sense of pathos from Tess in phase the fourth, as she rejects Angel’s marriage proposal:
‘I don’t want to marry…I cannot. I only want to love you.’
How does ch.31 begin?
Tess writes an urgent letter home to her mother and Joan writes back, but again puts herself above Tess
Social pressure on Tess in phase the fourth?
She was scared that people would reject the marriage
What key quote in phase the second shows a growing fascination and building of hope - because of Tess and Angel’s bond?
‘Tess and Clare unconsciously studied each other ever balanced on the edge of passion’
