Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Is Tess a pure or impure woman?
Tess by Thomas hardy
Tess by Thomas hardy
Tess is naive and innocent.... and she is later seduced. Thus, is you are referring to the beginning of the story, I would say yes. I would also say that Alec's seduction of Tess does not make her impure.... it makes her a victim of circumstance.
Tess of the D'Urbervilles