Tess Flashcards
(27 cards)
Who is the author of ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’?
Thomas Hardy
What is the main theme of ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’?
The struggle between social constraints and individual desires.
True or False: Tess is a member of the d’Urberville family.
True
What type of novel is ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ classified as?
A tragedy.
Fill in the blank: Tess’s family is struggling with __________.
Poverty
What societal issue does Tess face throughout the novel?
Gender inequality.
Who seduces Tess, leading to her downfall?
Alec d’Urberville
True or False: Tess ultimately finds happiness by the end of the novel.
False
What is the setting of ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’?
Rural England in the late 19th century.
Multiple Choice: Which character represents the ideal of true love for Tess?
Angel Clare
What happens to Tess at the end of the novel?
She is executed for murder.
Fill in the blank: Tess’s initial encounter with Alec takes place at __________.
The d’Urberville estate.
What critique does Hardy make about Victorian society in the novel?
The hypocrisy surrounding sexual morality.
True or False: Tess is portrayed as a purely passive character.
False
What narrative technique is prominently used in ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’?
Symbolism.
Who is the main antagonist in Tess’s life?
Alec d’Urberville
Multiple Choice: What does Tess work as after her family’s decline?
A milkmaid.
Fill in the blank: Tess’s last name, d’Urberville, signifies her connection to __________.
Noble lineage.
What does the character of Tess symbolize in the novel?
The plight of women in society.
True or False: Tess has a happy childhood.
False
What does Angel Clare represent in Tess’s life?
Idealism and the possibility of redemption.
What literary movement is ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ associated with?
Naturalism.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a central conflict in Tess’s story?
Man vs. Society.
What does Tess’s character reveal about the nature of fate?
Fate is often cruel and unyielding.
