my thoughts

Tess of the d'Urbervilles is a heartbreaking story. Tess is a kind and innocent country girl, but her life is destroyed by unfair social rules and the cruel actions of two men. What makes me sad is that Tess is never truly free. Society judges her harshly for things that are not her fault. She works hard, loves deeply, and tries to protect her family, but she is always punished. The book shows how unfair the world was to women and poor people in that time. Even though it's a tragedy, Tess remains a strong character. Her struggle makes you think about justice, purity, and the power of love. This story stays with you long after you finish reading it.