Paper 1 - Tess of the d'Urbervilles quotes Flashcards
“how are the…
…mighty fallen”
“It is a fact of some interest to…
…the local historian and genealogist, nothing more”
“most of them splendid and sound -…
…a few blighted”
“the pointed shaft of the cart…
…had entered the breast of the unhappy Prince like a sword”
“the huge pool of blood infront of her was…
…already assuming the iridescence of coagulation”
“she regarded herself…
…in the light of a murderess”
“she was doomed to be seen…
…and coveted that day by the wrong man”
“I should be your creature…
…to go on doing that”
“rich red colour that…
…formed such a contrast with the evergreens”
“changed from simple girl…
…to complex woman”
“it reminded Angel that he was somewhat taking advantage…
…of an accidental position; and went no further with it”
“what a creature of…
…moods she was”
“shall I ever neglect her, or hurt her,…
…or even forget to consider her? God forbid such a crime!”
“you are the lineal representative of…
…the ancient and knightly family of the d’Urbervilles”
“Tess Durbeyfield at this time in her life…
…was a mere vessel of emotion untinctured by experience”
“I wish I had never been…
…born - there or anywhere else”
“six helpless creatures who had…
…never been asked if they wished for life on any terms”
“a lie on this thing..
…would do me most good now”
“Dead!…
…Dead!Dead!”
“Tess’ first thought was to put…
…the still living birds out of their torture”
“Justice was done, …
…and the president of the immortals… had ended his sport with Tess”
“the d’Urberville knights…
…and dames slept on in their tombs unknowing”
