What Does Hardy Say About The Churches Hypocrisy

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Because of Hardy’s views against the English church, Hardy often wrote about the churches hypocrisy in his books. In Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Alec, after assaulting Tess, returns later in the story as a converted preacher (Tess of the d’Urbervilles 285). This act is quickly put off as he is described as a villain and a devil while attempting to persuade Tess to marry him and leave Angel. Jude the Obscure displays the hypocrisy of the church through Jude and Sue when their immoral relationship sparks in church (Overview: Jude the Obscure 3). Also, Jude, while living in drunkenness, is drawn to religion and is advised by a clergy member to become a curate in the church (Overview: Jude the Obscure 3). Hardy used the irony of Jude’s reality and