
Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
About this book
Unlock the more straightforward side of Jude the Obscure with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy, which follows the title character from boyhood to adulthood as he strives to better himself and obtain an education in Christminster, a fictional city based on Oxford. However, his humble beginnings hold him back, as do his unconventional beliefs. After being tricked into marriage by the manipulative Arabella, he falls in love with his cousin Sue, but as both of them reject the institution of marriage, they live together and have children out of wedlock, to the shock of those around them. Although the novel can be seen as deeply rooted in its time with its overt criticism of Victorian morality, its story of impossible love and frustrated ambition means that it continues to resonate with readers today.Find out everything you need to know about Jude the Obscure in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
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Table of contents
- Thomas Hardy
- Jude the Obscure
- Summary
- Character study
- Analysis
- Further reflection
- Further reading