In order to compare the literary styles of Dickens and Hardy I will use 'The Signalman' by Charles Dickens and 'The Withering Arm' by Thomas Hardy. ... Hardy may also have views about rejection. ... Hardy introduces the story by setting the scene. ... Hardy uses more dialogue in 'The Withered Arm' than Dickens does in 'The Signalman' as Hardy's story is much longer than Dickens'. ... Hardy also uses two main characters, Rhoda B...

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• Grade Level: High School

(Proverbs 31:29) In Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D"Urbervilles, Tess, the focal point of the novel, remained faithful at heart to her marriage despite all of her hardships. ... Many readers of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles believe that Alec, logically, is Tess's opposition throughout the novel. ... (Hardy 187) This seems to be more devastating to Tess than the rape itself. ... (Hardy 272) Even Marian and Izz try to help her. ... A common phrase, "Love can make you do crazy things," is perfectly exemplified in Thomas Harding's Tess of the D"Urbervilles. ...

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In his novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy explores a multitude of concepts. ... One of the most important aspects of Tess of the D'Urbervilles is the style in which Hardy created the work. Perhaps the most noticeable aspect of Hardy's style is his use of irony. ... Another aspect of Hardy's style that enhances Tess of the D'Urbervilles is foreshadowing. ... One of the major themes discussed by Hardy in his novel is the status and place of women in society. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Thomas Hardy, the author, defends her as "A Pure Woman- until the end despite what views society took on him. ... Hardy defended Tess as one of the "good women-. ... Hardy in all the writings he does regarding this book defends Tess. ... (Hardy) Hardy believes that was not stripped of her purity when Alec first raped her. ...

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The difference between an ethical and unethical action are not always clear cut and even attempting to define what is ethical is a hardy pursuit. ... Thomas Hobbes thought that humans established a value system to prevent a perpetual state of war leaving God out of the picture and Hume also argued against the theory saying that it is human nature to have morals and therefore God has nothing to do with it. ...

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Most mine employees became actively involved in all aspects of community life considering that almost half of population of Port Hardy directly dependent on Island Copper's payroll. ... Thomas and Joyce (1997) have discovered the complex relationship between the community and exploration companies. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate