Chapter 10

• -              "The evening sun was now ugly to her, like a great inflamed wound in the sky."- The imagery of the "inflamed wound" in the sky reflects Tess’s inner turmoil. Nature itself seems to reflect Tess’s suffering and her sense of impending doom.
• -              "Tess did not like to enter into a dispute with him; there was an air about him which chilled her."-This quote emphasizes Tess’s discomfort around Alec. Despite her instincts warning her of danger, societal expectations and Alec’s manipulative charm prevent her from escaping.
• -    The girl’s spirit was exasperated at last, and she could hold out no longer."- Tess’s spirit is worn down by Alec’s relentless pursuit. This quote reveals her exhaustion and sense of helplessness, signalling the culmination of Alec’s manipulation.