1. What do you think of Tess' character? Is she a helpless victim? When is she strong and when is she weak?
2. Do you think Hardy was expressing disappointment in the social principles that dominated during this time period? What were his social criticisms?
3. Thoughts on Alec? Is he a villain? Does he love Tess?
4. Thoughts on clergy? (this topic made me the most angry while I was reading)
5. Have you seen any of the movies? Which ones did you like/dislike?
