Show that although Tess has broken a social law that she is still at harmony with nature
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Show that although Tess has broken a social law that she is still at harmony with nature
Within Hardys novel Tess of the D’Ubervilles, Hardy puts in much effort into the characterisation of Tess to dismiss social law and focus on the harmonious relationship she has with nature. Most obviously, the quote “she had been made to break a necessary social law, but no law known to the environment in which she fancied herself such an anomaly”, shows Hardys conclusion on the matter. Here, Hardy suggests that although she committed a crime in the views of society, it was not her fault and she should not been blamed as it was a natural occurrence that she could not have helped. Hardys wording “made to break” confirms his dismissal of social law, therefore presenting nature as a sort of omnipotent force. Hardys criticism of societys attitude towards virginity and pureness can also be seen here, as it is clear to him Tess has not done anything wrong, but Tess feels much guilt about the matter. Hardys criticism of this can further be seen in other works, such as in one of his early poems “The Ruined Maid”, which includes the same themes.
Within Hardys novel Tess of the D’Ubervilles, Hardy puts in much effort into the characterisation of Tess to dismiss social law and focus on the harmonious relationship she has with nature. Most obviously, the quote “she had been made to break a necessary social law, but no law known to the environment in which she fancied herself such an anomaly”, shows Hardys conclusion on the matter. Here, Hardy suggests that although she committed a crime in the views of society, it was not her fault and she should not been blamed as it was a natural occurrence that she could not have helped. Hardys wording “made to break” confirms his dismissal of social law, therefore presenting nature as a sort of omnipotent force. Hardys criticism of societys attitude towards virginity and pureness can also be seen here, as it is clear to him Tess has not done anything wrong, but Tess feels much guilt about the matter. Hardys criticism of this can further be seen in other works, such as in one of his early poems “The Ruined Maid”, which includes the same themes.
