A Woman's Trust by Thomas Hardy
The narrative explores themes of trust, faith, and the resilience of love amidst adversity. It centers on a woman's unwavering belief in a man despite societal scorn and personal doubts. The woman embodies innocence and hope, likening her trust to a steadfast star that remains unscathed by external negativity. As the story unfolds, her faith is tested through difficult times, yet she remains steadfast, likening her confidence to the arrival of spring after a harsh winter. The contrast between her unwavering belief and the cruelty of the world around her highlights the strength of her character. The man, though flawed and subjected to societal judgment, becomes a focal point of her devotion. The woman's trust serves as a beacon of hope, suggesting that love can endure even the harshest trials. The narrative ultimately reflects on the complexities of human relationships, the power of belief, and the enduring nature of love in the face of doubt and hardship.
By Thomas Hardy · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction · 222 words
First lines
IF he should live a thousand years / He'd find it not again / That scorn of him by men / Could less disturb a woman's trust / In him as a steadfast star which must / Rise scathless from the nether spheres: / If he should live a thousand years / He'd find it not again.
She waited like a little child, / Unchilled by damps of doubt, / While from her eyes looked out / A confidence sublime as Spring's / When stressed by Winter's loiterings. / Thus, howsoever the wicked wiled, / She waited like a little child / Unchilled by damps of doubt.
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A Woman's Trust is listed on Textopian as a poem by Thomas Hardy, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Thomas Hardy
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction, Drama, Victorian Literature
- Length: 222 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, trust, and emotional depth are central to the poem.
- Literary Fiction — Explores complex human emotions and relationships, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Drama — The intense emotional conflict and character dynamics suggest dramatic elements.
Tags
trust · betrayal · love · relationships · feminism · society · gender roles · conflict · loyalty · deception · marriage · sacrifice