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Write a comparison of “Tess of the D’Urbervilles” and French Lieutenants Woman” from the first six chapters in relation to society.
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Write a comparison of "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" and French Lieutenants Woman" from the first six chapters in relation to society. Thomas Hardy and John Fowles both set their respective books in the late 1800's, the difference is that Fowles wrote his book 100 years after the time period it was set in. Hardy wrote his book in the time he was setting it, however they both share similar qualities when referring to the society. The Victorian society is centred about appearance created by religious views, affecting the acceptance of woman, class and sex. Throughout the introduction in both novels the social morals and guidelines are set down and clearly shown by both authors. Religion plays a key part in Victorian society and is consequently shown in "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" when the Pastor announces John D'Urberfield's ancestry. The Parson is a religious figure and therefore should probably not care about whether...
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