... of buildings given. E.g. "most homogeneous pile of mediaeval architecture in England." The time of Hardy's writing is reflected in language used. He used language known as Archaic which is a style associated with pre-twentieth century fiction. E.g. edifice, hereunder and juxtaposed. The language used is emotive and figurative. The story is told by an omniscient author who tells the story from all points. The story ... the Anna notes to develop the plot. I extended the bleak view of life with whatever positives the couple had turned to negatives; I highlighted how inappropriate they were...

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... and scared Hardy is; this negative opening reinforces Hardy's sadness and worries which he has for his wife's safety. Furthermore, Hardy hints at a sense of isolation through his use of emotive language; "from the darkening land in tones to travelers" The 'darkening land' creates a lonely and dark tone, creating mystery and a sense of unknowing as the reader is not ... ...

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