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Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman
Tess. The love that Angel feels for Tess becomes apparent in Angel's reaction. He speaks calmly and rationally rather than angrily at the news. His behavior is cold and clinical, and his words cautious and precise. This contrasts sharply with Tess's emotional behavior, as she vows that she would die for Angel if he demands. It is the idealistic perception that he has of Tess that blocks his acceptance of her. Although Angel has great moral convictions, he appears to have little flexibility or foresight. Angel does not allow Tess to act as a servant because, in principle, she is his wife and should not behave as such; nevertheless, his principles prevent him from treating Tess fully as his wife. In some sense, Angel is dogmatic and stupid. He doesnЎЇt cherish his lover until he losses her. I wish everyone of you have a happy marriage and live with your spouse forever.