To what extent is Tess from Tess of the d’Urbervilles is a true tragic heroine?
Tess of the d’Urbervilles follows Tess through the last stages of her life. The reader is witness to the starting point of her eventual downfall, Alec raping her and the ramifications of that on the rest of her life. As the novel progresses, the reader learns more about Tess’ true nature and how her end … Read more