Thomas Hardy

• Who is the author of 'Tess of the D’Urbervilles'?

  Thomas Hardy
• How did Thomas Hardy's background influence 'Tess of the D’Urbervilles'?

  His upbringing in a small, rural village in Dorset influenced the setting of the novel.
• What profession did Thomas Hardy take up before becoming a writer?

  Architect's apprentice
• What significant event in Hardy's life occurred in 1912?

  The death of his wife, Emma Gifford, which profoundly affected him.
• Rural poverty

  The novel exposes the harsh realities of poverty, exploitation, and social inequality in rural Dorset.
• Class struggle

  The novel highlights the struggle between the upper and lower classes in Victorian England.
• Women's rights


  The novel critiques the limited rights and opportunities available to women in the late 19th century.
• Moral ambiguity


  The novel presents characters with complex, multi-faceted moralities that cannot be reduced to simple labels.
• Dual moral standards


  The novel highlights the discrepancies between societal expectations and actual behaviors.
• Social hierarchy


  The novel explores issues of social hierarchy, class tensions, and the rigid social stratification of the time.