Tess of the d’Urbervilles · Character

Felix Clare

Angel's older brother, a conventional clergyman who disapproves of Angel's choices.

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Also known as Felix

First appearance: XXV

Felix Clare shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The eldest brother, a curate, who disapproves of dancing with country girls and urges the group to move on.

Felix Clare first appears in 0031 xxv.

In Chapter II: The eldest brother, a curate, who disapproves of dancing with country girls and urges the group to move on.

Later, in XXV: Angel's brother, a curate, who notices Angel's growing social ineptness and urges him to keep in touch with moral ideals.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Chapter II
The eldest brother, a curate, who disapproves of dancing with country girls and urges the group to move on.
XXV
Angel's brother, a curate, who notices Angel's growing social ineptness and urges him to keep in touch with moral ideals.
Chapter XXVI
Angel's brother, who has left the Vicarage for a walking tour and to whom Angel has not mentioned Tess.
XLIV
Felix Clare, one of Angel's brothers, is part of the group that finds Tess's boots and dismisses them as tramp's belongings.

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