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Tess of the durbervilles, was a very compelling novel. It endorsed many themes and it was written in a very classical, old style of English. Within the context of the text, I found that Hardy endorsed much symbolism and imagry into the narrative, and I believed that this halped personify the plots potential. The book itself, has much depth and even though written in the 1800's, I believe that it still leaves the reader(depending on his/her interpretation) with something which might improve his/her lifestyle or opinion on society in general.

[scruffy_danny]

I agree. It definately makes the reader much more aware of the circumstances of trajedy. So many things go wrong for Tess which allow her misfortune to happen, things both due to the oppression of society and simply the misfortune of life itself. I think Hardy's incredibly brave interpretation of this (defying many ideals of his time) depicts the actuallity of life in its raw uncovered state and really makes us understand how things can turn out, rather than other authors that end their story with a pretty painting.