Tess's reflection

Tess of the d'Urbervilles consists of seven parts, describing the disillusionment of a pure woman. Both the compelling plot and the distinctive writing style of this book have left a deep impression on me. However, after reading this book, the protagonist Tess's character traits and tragic fate are the most impressive and enlightening to me. Tess embodies the beauty of human nature, being beautiful, filial, pure, strong, and rebellious. Born into a poor family, as the eldest daughter, she bravely takes on the family responsibilities and faces challenges and difficulties in life. She pursues purity and, in her relationship with Alec, though she was violated, she refuses to be a plaything of the wealthy. However, as a female character of that era, Tess is also timid, inferior, traditional, and conservative. Tess has not completely freed herself from the shackles of traditional morality. In her heart, traditional values still exist. When Tess was criticized by the villagers for her violation and child, she considered herself guilty and a sinful embodiment. In her love with Angel, Tess was in a subordinate position, loving him humbly. Tess's own weak and conservative nature, coupled with her parents' desire for wealth and status and the cruelty and injustice of the patriarchal society, pushed this young girl step by step into the abyss and the end of her life. We should learn from Tess's strengths and also gain enlightenment and growth from her tragic fate. We should not be wrapped and constrained by the guise of family love and traditional feudal concepts. In the new era, everyone is equal，we should pursue being true to ourselves, adhere to our own values that we believe are correct, and not be easily influenced by wordly eyes.