Phase 2 - Key Events Flashcards
How does Tess feel after her experience with Alec at The Chase?
Tess feels ashamed, betrayed, and deeply burdened by her loss of innocence.
What decision does Tess make after returning home from the d’Urberville estate?
Tess decides to leave home and seek work elsewhere to escape her past and provide for herself.
What important event occurs when Tess has her child?
Tess gives birth to a son, whom she names Sorrow, but the child dies shortly after birth.
How does Tess handle Sorrow’s death?
Tess baptizes the child herself when a priest refuses, demonstrating her resilience and maternal devotion.
What impact does Sorrow’s death have on Tess?
Sorrow’s death deepens Tess’s grief but also pushes her to move forward and try to rebuild her life.
Where does Tess decide to go at the end of Phase 2?
Tess resolves to leave her village and seek work at Talbothays Dairy, hoping for a fresh start.
How does Hardy symbolize Tess’s departure from her home?
Hardy uses the imagery of Tess walking through the countryside to suggest a transition from her painful past to a hopeful future.
