Hello everyone, I believe that everyone has paid more or less attention to the recent hot news. In fact, a similar theme appeared in the writings of writers a hundred years ago - the moral shackles of women. Hardy is one of the representative figures. He can get rid of the limitations of the times and view the criticism of the heroine in his works from the perspective of human nature. He is a male writer who can empathize with women.
In his writings, Tess is a beautiful example, a perfect woman, although she has always been coldly regarded by the world.
1 Tess in the Whirlpool
Tess danced with her sisters in the field, and she was carefree, living a life of ease like any other teenage girl.
A well-dressed gentleman passed by and chatted with them. Tess fell in love with this stranger at first sight, but did not dare to say a word, so she had to watch the other person's back go away.
When he got home, he heard that his father, whose surname was the same as that of the aristocratic family, planned to let his daughter recognize a relative and improve the poverty-stricken situation of many children in the family. Tess was reluctant, but she still went to visit the unfamiliar Derby family as required.
As soon as she arrived, an Alec who claimed to be her cousin started talking to her. Tess wanted to avoid Alec's hospitality, but she always met him on various occasions. Alec was obsessed with Tess's beauty, and took Tess to the countryside alone and then seduced her. Tess was emotionally broken and fled home, and soon gave birth to a child.
The rumors in the village made Tess more miserable, and the child died very early due to illness and poverty. Tess's self-esteem did not allow her to tell Alek about it. Go work where no one knows you and start over.
2 Angel
Tess, who is determined to escape the shadows of the past, is busy on the farm all day, but her physical exhaustion allows her to escape the torment of the past. On the farm, she met young girls her age, warmhearted and happy people who soon became good friends with Tess.
The girls often talked about a mysterious figure who was extremely graceful and kind, came from a pastoral family, and always read books in his spare time while working on the farm.
Almost every girl here secretly likes him, and Tess hasn't joined their discussion once.
Because, she no longer fantasizes about her own happiness, she just wants to support herself and her family.
The encounter in the forest makes Angel deeply impressed by Tess. When Angel herself was playing the violin in the forest, she saw Tess in the distance with tears in her eyes. He didn't understand why Tess was always somber and away from the crowd.
Tess also recognized him as a gentleman whom she had met many years ago on the field.
He wanted to be a respected pastor at the request of his family, but the fast-expanding city quickly let him down - almost no one really cares about the heart, everyone only cares about the money, and he came to the country, wanting to find In line with their ideal lifestyle - a natural life.
Angel was amazed at Tess's intelligence - although Tess had no formal education, she looked at many things with sharpness and insight. He also noticed that Tess always avoided him, and he chose to propose to Tess despite his confusion.
Tess was happy and worried. She wrote a letter about her past and put it at Angel's door, hoping that Angel would think about it after reading it. However, the next day, Angel still insisted on proposing to her. She was very fortunate that Angel accepted the real her, so she held the wedding with everyone's blessing.
After the wedding, Tess saw that the letter had not been opened at all, and she had a bad premonition.
Angel confessed to her a secret from the past one day, and spent a sensual life while reading. Seeing his sincerity, Tess told him about himself and Alec, but Angel left her after listening, not accepting any explanation from Tess.
3 Revolt
Tess chose to work hard to get rid of her sadness. She kept writing letters to Angel, but she never heard back.
She didn't know if Angel would come back, and waited hopelessly.
At this time, her father died, the responsibility of supporting the family fell on Tess, and the family's life became increasingly difficult.
Alek came back from afar at this time. He has been educated and believed in the past few years, and he looks completely different from a few years ago.
He heard from others what had happened after Tess left him, could not wait to see her, and relieved her family's urgent needs, and invited Tess to live with him.
Considering her family's life, Tess agreed.
The news of Angel's return made Tess struggling, and Alec didn't care at all, because he believed that Angel would never come near Tess again after knowing that Tess was with him.
Tess kills the smug Alek in the conflict.
After learning about Tess's actions, Angel finally confirmed Tess's feelings for him, put down everything, and fled with Tess. At this time, Angel began to regret what he had done, and it was too late.
Tess was arrested in the morning light at Stonehenge and would soon be sent to the gallows.
4 Tragedy
Hardy was a writer capable of transcending the prejudices of his time. In his writings, Tess suffered no fault but suffered a tragic life, was humiliated, and was abandoned by the people she loved, and such stories continue to repeat in the world.
He clearly rejects "double standards" in his writing, not blaming Tess when she tells him that she once had fun as a student, but choosing not to blame him when Tess tells him about her past Leaving with explanation, leaving Tess abandoned again.
It can be said that the name Angel is very ironic. He is not the savior of Tess's suffering life, but the one who further aggravated Tess's suffering.
Some people said that if Tess had been braver in the beginning, went up to talk to Angel, and met Angel before Alec, would their fates have been different.
However, considering the background of the times at the time, Tess may not be able to take this step. She has a sheeplike look, always obeying the people around her, promising to see relatives she doesn't know, and can't escape the harassment of Alek. It's hard for her to do something purely for her own sake.
More importantly, Tess's self-worth should not be defined by the gossip and Angel of the people around her.
Lack of choice and obedience to fate, her final awakening was when she rebelled against Alek. Her anger finally erupted, ending the person who cast her shadow. This was her final resistance, but the practice itself was extreme. Tess also eventually gave her life for it.
Teenage Tess doesn't know that her life is far from being ruined, it's just beginning.
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