NATURE AND SYMBOLISM TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES BY THOMAS HARDY

This article explores the role of nature and symbolism in Thomas Hardy's novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles. The author analyzes how natural imagery is used to convey the heroine’s inner experiences and to emphasize the themes of fatalism, social injustice, and moral choice. The paper includes a comparative analysis of different literary scholars’ approaches to interpreting nature symbolism and presents the author's own perspective on the artistic devices employed by Hardy. Special attention is given to the interaction of nature with the social and philosophical aspects of the novel, offering a deeper understanding of the role of landscapes and natural phenomena in the structure of the work. The study is based on the works of leading critics and literary scholars, as well as a detailed examination of key episodes in the novel.