Tess of the d’Urbervilles · Character
Prince
The Durbeyfield family horse, whose death sets Tess's tragic journey in motion.
minor
First appearance: ii
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The Durbeyfield family horse, whose death forces Tess to seek help from the d'Urbervilles.
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In Tess of the d'Urbervilles: The Durbeyfield family horse, whose death forces Tess to seek help from the d'Urbervilles. Later, in Phase the First: The Maiden: The Durbeyfield family horse, whose death in an accident…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor family, background, and symbolic figures
- Tess's primary antagonists and lovers
- Tess's harsh employers and rivals
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Angel Clare’s int…
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