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In Thomas Hardy's 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles', Tess's tragic lover and eventual husband, who rejects her upon learning of her past, is:

  1. Alec d'Urberville
  2. Angel Clare
  3. Gabriel Oak
  4. Michael Henchard

Answer: Angel Clare

Angel Clare represents the hypocritical morality of Victorian society; despite his progressive views, he cannot accept Tess's loss of virginity.

Topic World Literature - Classics
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims
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