1
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‘Flintcomb-Ash’
A
The name of the setting symbolises ash and is a metaphor for Tess’s hope running low, symbolises Hell.
2
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Pure drop pub
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symbolises tess’s fall from grace
3
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the chase
where tess was raped
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mirrors how eve was chased from eden
4
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Durbeyfield
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“field” implies the countryside, Anglo-Saxon sounding
5
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D’Urberville
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“ville” - french for city, “D” is separated bringing attention to “Urb” prehaps to signify Urban
6
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Angel Clare
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“angel” implies other-worldly goodness, clair is the french word for light - shows his need for spiritual love
7
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Trantridge
A
feels harsh and angular, echoing “traitor” or “trap”
8
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Talbothays Dairy
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Pastoral & Lush, but also contains “Talbot” a kind of hunting dog, foreshadowing pursuit and doom
English - Tess
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