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    Assignment no : 1

    Subject : Victorian Novel


    Topic : Tess as a Tragedy
    Submitted by : Ramah Eman
    Submitted to : Prof. Shah Nwaz

    Superior Group Of Colleges


    Phalia
    Introduction of Thomas Hardy
    • Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a renowned English novelist
    and poet known for his contributions to English literature. He
    is considered one of the greatest Victorian novelists.
    • Thomas Hardy was a prolific writer whose work spans both the
    Victorian and modernist periods. He published fourteen
    novels in his lifetime, the most famous of which, Tess of the
    d’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure are critically acclaimed,
    and remain widely read.
    Tess of the D'Urbervilles
    Tess of the D’Urbervilles is an 1891 novel by Thomas Hardy. Hardy’s
    novel follows Tess Durbeyfield as she tries her best to support her
    family. She is sensible and kind but is mistreated along the way,
    particularly by men. Tess of the D’Urbervilles fits under the genres of
    social realism and tragic realism
    Tess as a Tragedy
    • “Tess of the d’Urbervilles” is regarded as a tragedy for several reasons ¹ ²:
    • - Tess’s downfall: The novel’s protagonist, Tess, falls victim to circumstance
    and the cruelty of those around her, leading to her tragic demise.
    • - Social hierarchy: Hardy portrays a world where the human spirit is crushed
    by social hierarchy, highlighting the tragic consequences for those at the
    bottom.
    • - Fate and circumstance: Tess’s life is shaped by fate and circumstance,
    leading her down a path of suffering and ultimately, tragedy.
    • - Injustice: The novel critiques the injustices of Victorian society, and Tess’s
    tragic fate serves as a powerful indictment of those injustices.
    • - Sacrificial victim: Tess is seen as a sacrificial victim, punished for her
    circumstances and her attempts to improve her life.
    • - Powerful commentary: Hardy’s work offers a powerful commentary on the
    tragedies that can occur when societal expectations and gender roles are
    Tess of the d’Urbervilles: A Tragedy

    Act I: Innocence Lost

    • Tess’s naivety and vulnerability


    • Meeting Alec d’Urberville and the initial seduction
    • The rape and its aftermath

    Act II: Consequences of Fate

    • Tess’s pregnancy and isolation


    • The birth and death of her child, Sorrow
    • Rejection by her family and community
    Act III: Love and Rejection
    • Meeting Angel Clare and their blossoming love
    • Tess’s confession and Angel’s rejection
    • Heartbreak and despair
    Act IV: Desperation and Tragedy
    • Tess’s return to Alec and her desperate situation
    • The murder of Alec and its consequences
    • Tess’s arrest, trial, and conviction
    Act V: Ultimate Tragedy
    • Tess’s execution by hanging
    • The tragic end of a young life
    • The devastating impact on those who loved her
    Themes of Tragedy
    • Fate and circumstance: Tess’s life shaped by forces
    beyond her control
    • Societal judgment and double standards: The hypocrisy
    and harsh judgment of Victorian society
    • The struggle of women in a patriarchal society: Tess’s
    vulnerability and powerlessness
    • The consequences of past actions: The devastating
    impact of Alec’s initial seduction
    Character Tragedies
    • Tess: Her innocence, love, and life destroyed by circumstance
    and societal judgment
    • Angel: His love and ideals shattered by Tess’s past
    • Alec: His cruelty and manipulation lead to his own downfall
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