Contents
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..I
Key Words……………………………………. ……. …..………………….….……..I
摘要……………………………………………………………………….….…….….II
关键词…………………………………………………………………………..……...II
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………....1
Ⅰ.The Famous Work Tess of D’Urberville, and Its Great Writer…………….2
A. The Setting of the Novel ………..………...………………………….……….....2
B. The Story of Tess of D’Urberville…………...……………...…..………......…...2
Ⅱ. The Factors of Tess’ Death..……………………………..….………………….….5
A. Direct Murder……………………...………………………………….………...5
B. Accessory……………………………………………………………….…..…...7
C. Tess Herself…….........………………………………………..……………...…10
D. Society……………………….……………………………….....………….…..13
Conclusion……………………………………………………………...……….....…15
Acknowledgements…………………………………………………...…………...…16
Bibliography…………………………………………………………...………....….17
Abstract
Tess of D’Uberville, is a famous work of Thomas Hardy. This work describes the tragedy of Tess. Tess’ tragedy coagulates with much more different color of the society and person. It destroys this daughter who was born in nature, and owned man’s simple natural character. The novel’s subtitle calls Tess “a pure woman”, after Tess loses chastity, she kills the man, but the female of this earth is innocent. She has persevering vitality, contending with not only destiny by possessing singly, but society, the families, individuals etc. She has another heavy factor to make this pure and great female head for destruction eventually. In her life, there are three main persons who directly affect her. The first one is Alec, who rapes her and becomes the direct murder. His appearance changed Tess’ all. The second one is Angle, who is the accessory and also the best lover of Tess. The third one is Tess herself. Besides, the society and the family affect Tess’ whole life largely. Thus, in this paper, the author makes some detailed discussion and analysis of these factors.
Key Words
Chastity; destiny; murder;