Angel Flashcards
At the start of phase the fourth, why are Angel and Tess apart from each other?
Tess has returned home to Marlott to see her family, and Angel is still on the farm at Talbothays
What key quote at the start of phase the fourth shows that Angel is obsessed with Tess and what is the significance of this?
It says that he ‘was driven towards her by every heave of his pulse’, this is significant because it lessens the contrast to Alec, and hints at Tess falling into the same path as before
What is the significance of Angel telling the story of Alec and Angel’s father in phase the fourth?
It damages Tess and finalises the decision that she can’t marry Angel
Cold quote by Angel in phase the fourth, which feeds on tess’ vulnerability, like Alec did?
‘Creep close to me and perhaps the drizzle won’t hurt you much’
How is Angel portrayed as snobbish in phase the fourth?
He persistently tells Tess to take the D’urbeville name rather than durbeyfield
What key quote in phase the fourth shows Angel and Tess are getting married, and that Angel is taking charge over it?
He ‘decided on a (marriage) license without consulting you’
What is a key quote from phase the fifth, showing the double standards in society when Tess asks for forgiveness?
Tess asks Angel to ‘forgive me, as you are forgiven. I forgive you’ - hardy has illustrated that Tess should need forgiveness for the actions of another man highlights the twisted Victorian ideology that always blames the woman
