What is the significance the Stonehenge scene? In your opinion, what does Hardy achieve in trying to relate the historic place like the Stonehenge with the destiny of Tess?

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Tess of the d'Urbervilles Novel by Thomas Hardy

Asked by Aurora B #553677 on 3/26/2017 12:19 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/26/2017 1:55 AM

Answered by Aslan on 3/26/2017 1:55 AM

Stonehenge and other ancient relics remind us that the Gods connected to them were unfair and Tess's destiny is a continuation of her shattered fate.