Cards (7)

  • 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