Tess is a young woman. She has a difficult life. Tess’s family is poor. One day, they learn about their family name, d’Urberville. This name is important. Tess's father believes they can be rich. Tess goes to meet a man named Alec d’Urberville. Alec is not kind. He does bad things. Tess feels sad. She has no choice. Fate makes her life hard. Later, Tess meets Angel Clare. Angel is good and kind. Tess loves him. She hopes for happiness. But fate is strong. It changes everything for them. Tess's life is about fate and choices. Everyone has fate, but people also make choices. These choices can change their lives.
What is Tess's family like?
Who does Tess meet first?
How does Tess feel about Alec?
What is the main idea of the text?
Who is good and kind?
What does fate do in Tess's life?
What does Tess hope for?
What is one theme in Tess's story?