Context Flashcards
When was Tess written ?
1891
Where is Tess set
South west of London (Wessex)
Where did Hardy live ?
A rural region of south west England and this influenced his writing.
What was his first successful novel and what was it about ?
Far from the madding crowd and it’s about a woman who had the choice between 3 different men.
Hardy demonstrates his deep sense of moral sympathy for England’s lower classes particularly for rural women. TRUE or FALSE ?
TRUE
What was significant about the time Hardy lived and wrote in?
It was a time for social change in respect of classes and gender equality as well as norms and values.
How did critics see Tess?
They saw it as controversial and inappropriate.
What was the original title for Tess of the d’urbevilles ?
Pure women faithfully presented.
What other novel did Hardy write that also stirred up controversy?
Jude the obscure as it brought about criticism of sexual hypocrisy.
What did Hardy do in response to the controversy caused by his two novels?
He gave up fiction writing.
