He's charmed by her as if she were some fairy!" continued…
“He's charmed by her as if she were some fairy!" continued Arabella. "See how he looks round at her, and lets his eyes rest on her. I am inclined to think that she don't care for him quite so much as he does for her. She's not a particular warm-hearted creature to my thinking, though she cares for him pretty middling much-- as much as she's able to; and he could make her heart ache a bit if he liked to try--which he's too simple to do.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891
He is infatuated, but she is indifferent; his simple nature limits his ability to win her affection.
In simple terms: Unrequited love and misjudgment.
Key Takeaway
Recognize true feelings.
Themes
love
misunderstanding
class
Mood
tragic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- courtship
- social expectations
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you misread others' signals?
- What prevents you from acting on simple affection?
A Different Perspective
Love can be blind to reality.