Tess

living with her impoverished family in the village of Marlott. Tess is extremely responsible and is committed to doing the best she can for her family. Her life is complicated when her father discovers he is descended from the noble line of the d'Urbervilles; Tess is sent to work at the d'Urberville mansion. Unfortunately, her ideals cannot prevent her from sliding further and further into misfortune after she becomes pregnant by Alec d'Urberville. The terrible …

…ones, and encourages Angel to look after and even marry Liza-Lu after Tess dies. Sorrow - Tess's son with Alec d'Urberville; Sorrow dies in his early infancy, after Tess christens him herself. She later buries him herself as well, and decorates his grave. Mercy Chant - The daughter of a friend of the Reverend Clare. Mr. Clare hopes Angel will marry Mercy, but after Angel marries Tess, she is engaged to Cuthbert instead. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**