Jude the Obscure

Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy is a story that examines big ideas like wanting more in life, what society expects, and what we hope to achieve. The book tells the story of Jude Fawley, a young man with big dreams of getting a good education and becoming a learned person. As Jude grows up, he starts to see how hard it is to reach his goals because of where he comes from and what society expects of him. The story begins with Jude as a young boy, dreaming of a different future. When Jude helps his schoolmaster prepare to leave for Christminster, which is a city known for its university, Jude sees a chance for his own dreams to come true. Thoughtful and sensitive, Jude talks with his aunt and thinks about the schoolmaster's future, showing how much he wants to learn and get an education. He wants to leave his current life behind and become a scholar. But the beginning of the book also suggests that Jude will face challenges from society, which hints at the sad journey of dreams that may never come true.