Tess is a young woman who has a difficult life. She faces many challenges and tragedies that seem to be out of her control. This is called fate. Fate is when events happen because of destiny, and people cannot change them. Tess is born into a poor family. One day, her family finds out they are related to a rich family called the d’Urbervilles. Tess's mother wants her to meet them. Tess goes to work for Mr. Alec d’Urberville. He is not kind to Tess, and she has many problems because of him. Later, Tess meets Angel Clare, a good man who likes her. But fate brings more problems for Tess. She faces difficult choices about her life. The story shows how fate can change a person's life, and how sometimes, people cannot escape their destiny.
What is fate?
Who is Tess’s family related to?
Why does Tess go to work for Mr. Alec?
What kind of man is Angel Clare?
What happens to Tess because of her fate?
What theme does this story show?
What can Tess not escape?
What feeling does the story give about fate?