Author(s): Dr. Shikha Shukla

Abstract: when Hardy begins to portray the female figures in Jude the Obscure, he has observed the human nature deeply. He understands their complicated behavior and displays them to the readers without avoiding them as taboo. Sue is a classic type who is described by Hardy with his full heart According to the view of a German critic, Sue is the first female feminist who has been described in novels.

Keywords: About five key words in alphabetical order, separated by comma. Hardy attacks the institution, marriage, motherhood, sexuality, irreligious.

DOI: 10.24001/ijels.2.5.21