Main Characters

The son of a rich merchant, Alec doesn’t think twice about taking advantage of Tess’s innocence.

An intelligent young man who decides he wants to learn all about farming. Angel Clare

Alec D’Urberville

Tess Durbeyfield

The main character of the novel, Tess is a beautiful, young girl who lives in the country with her poor family.

The three milkmaids Tess becomes friends with at the Talbothays Dairy.

Marian Izz Huett

Retty Priddle