Chapter 26

• Where does Angel return in Chapter 26?

  Talbothays
• What is Tess's emotional state as Angel returns?

  Tess feels hopeful but hesitant
• What does Hardy's foreshadowing suggest about Tess's happiness?

  It highlights the fragility of her joy
• What does the quote about Tess's happiness imply about her future?

  She may never be this happy again
• What does the metaphor of shifting horizons represent in the text?

  It reflects the transformative impact of their relationship
• What does Hardy's qualifier "for a time" suggest about the relationship?

  It reminds readers of its impermanence
• How does Hardy's use of foreshadowing align with tragedy conventions?

  • Brief moments of happiness precede downfall
  • Highlights the inevitability of fate
  • Reflects a fatalistic worldview