Chapter 6

• What does Alec's voyeuristic gaze upon Tess symbolize in the scene described?


  It symbolizes moral ambiguity and foreboding.
• What does Tess's "unconscious" nature represent in the context of the scene?


  It represents her naivety.
• How does the presence of "smoke" in the scene contribute to the overall atmosphere?

  It suggests a sense of moral ambiguity and foreboding.
• What do Tess's tears signify in the quote about her eyes filling?


  They reflect her growing anxiety and helplessness.
• What does Tess looking into the distance imply about her situation?


  It implies her longing for escape.
• What does the quote about Alec's view of Tess reveal about his perception of her?


  It reveals his dehumanizing view, seeing her as an object of desire.
• What critique does Hardy make through Alec's objectification of Tess?


  He critiques the male gaze and the objectification of women.