The second stage of the novel concerns Angel. ... She tries to write him a confessional note but unfortunately Angel never sees it. After their wedding, Angel and Tess both confess indiscretions: Angel tells Tess about an affair he had with an older woman in London, and Tess tells Angel about her history with Alec. Tess forgives Angel, but Angel cannot. ... Angel is a symbol of purity and the capitalistic social moralities. ...

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