Chapter 30

• Who are the main characters engaged in Chapter 30?

  Tess and Angel
• What emotion do the milkmaids feel upon Tess and Angel's engagement?

  Jealousy
• What internal struggle does Tess face regarding her secret?

  She is unable to reveal it to Angel
• How does Hardy characterize Angel's love for Tess?

  Idealized rather than passionate
• What does Hardy critique about Angel's love for Tess?

  It is based on an idealized vision
• What does Tess's statement "I will tell him—I must!" signify about her character?

  Her moral courage and internal conflict
• How do societal pressures affect Tess's ability to assert herself?

  They prevent her from fully revealing herself
• What are the Victorian ideals of modesty as presented in the context?

  • Silenced women's agency
  • Caused suffering from secrets
  • Shaped Tess as a tragic figure
• What does Hardy suggest about the impact of societal constraints on Tess?

  They shape her into a tragic figure