During this reading of Tess, I wanted to draw attention to the striking differences that Tess, Alec d’Urberville, and Angel Clare experience when thinking about their pasts and when performing or partaking in actions that go against societal norms of the time period. Tess has the most obvious struggle with her past, as would be … Continue reading Entry #2 – Tess of the d’Urbervilles (Ch. 35-59)