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Her father John, finds out about his supposed ancestry.
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Tess's family sends her to Trantridge to her "relatives" to hopefully get money from them for a new horse.
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Tess is raped by Alec D'Urberville at the Chase. Alec states that,"For near three mortal months have you trifled with my feelings, eluded me, and snubbed me; and I won’t stand it!”
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After Tess is raped, she goes back to Merlott. She stayed there for a few weeks.
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Sorrow is born and falls ill and dies all in August.
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Tess has returned from Trantridge. She has had a long and hard time.
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When she is there, she sees someone familiar. Later, it is confirmed that it is Angel.
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A few weeks later, Tess sits with Angel while he plays the harp. They have a personal conversation about how Tess wishes she was educated. Tess is the happiest she has ever been.