Where can I even begin on Tess of the D'Urbervilles? I have such a love/hate relationship with that book that talking about it is difficult. I have never felt so impassioned about a book. It is strange really, it makes me think and it makes me angry and it makes me happy. Thomas Hardy knew exactly what he was doing when he wrote Tess, of that much I am sure.
I watched the movie the other day, and as good as it was and how much I loved it, I wouldn't recommend it and I would not watch it again. It was such an emotional roller coaster that, again, I don't know where to even begin. The movie itself was beautiful just like Hardy's prose in the book. But I looked at characters differently now than when I read the book for the second time. For example I hated Angel more in the book but after seeing the movie I can't help but to love him and despise Alec. Don't get me wrong, I despised Alec in the book too, I just hate him more now.
I guess all I can say is just how depressed I am after watching/reading Tess. It is such a sad story and my heart just aches for Tess. My heart aches for Angel too. The pain that both of them suffered was painful to watch.
There is so much to say about this book, but I somehow just can't find the words to begin.
10 years ago
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I can't describe my feelings either. I love Angel because Tess loves him, but I hate him for leaving her. I loath Alec with all of my heart because he is the one who took everything away from Tess. Alec is the source of all the unhappiness in the book.
My heart hurts so very badly when I think of Tess and Angel. I don't think I will ever be the same after reading Tess and watching the movie.
What a cute site! What can I say? Yes, this is kind of what a teacher hopes for? Not to depress you mindlessly (although people think that's our goal), but to allow words and characters to move you and cause you to think. That's one reason I love this book so much! You want their happiness, but can see that having that happen just won't get that message across that Hardy wanted. SAD. Yes, I know. I think it's really sad too, but am glad to see you're emotional connection to it! :)
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