Phase 1 - Key Events Flashcards
Who are we introduced to at the start of Chapter 1?
Parson Tringham and John Durberyfield
What does the parson inform John of?
His family’s descendance from the noble D’Urberville family.
Where do the Durberyfields live at the start of the novel?
Marlott.
Who meet for the first time at the May Day festival despite being unaware?
Tess and Angel.
What happens to the family horse, Prince?
He is killed in an accident while Tess is carrying out errands.
What do Joan and John eventually convince Tess to do?
Go and introduce herself to the D’Urberville family in Trantridge.
Who does Tess meet and how does he treat her?
Alec D’Urberville who takes a sexual interest in Tess and makes uncomfortable advances on her.
How does Alec force Tess to kiss him?
He drives recklessly and fast to scare her into kissing him.
What happens when Alec takes Tess to the woods?
She is raped by Alec while she sleeps, leaving her pregnant.
How is Tess portrayed throughout Phase 1?
Innocent and pure, unaware of her own beauty and appeal, and the danger it brings her.
