Tess of the D'Urbervilles
when tess hesitates in answering Alecs request to become his mistress, is she flirting?
this is regarding phase 2, maiden no more
this is regarding phase 2, maiden no more
I don't think so, Alec would also take care of her destitute family. Accepting his offer is a matter of economics for Tess rather than a romantic flirtation.