Chapter 24

• Who helps the dairymaids across the flooded area?

  Angel
• What does Angel's action of helping Tess symbolize?

  His growing romantic interest in her
• How does Tess feel about Angel's attentions?

  Elated and apprehensive
• What does the quote "He might have been the Prince of the fairy tale" suggest about Angel?

  It reflects Victorian ideals of male heroism
• How does Hardy critique Angel's chivalric gesture?

  It is based on an idealized view of Tess
• What does Tess admire about Angel's love?

  His disinterestedness in love
• How does Tess's admiration for Angel reflect her past experiences?

  It shows her lack of experience with authentic affection
• How does Hardy contrast Angel and Alec's behavior towards Tess?

  Angel appears altruistic, while Alec is selfish
• What do Angel's actions reflect about Victorian gender dynamics?

  Men were expected to "rescue" women
• How does Hardy critique the notion of men rescuing women?

  Angel's aid ignores Tess's internal struggles