Two on a Tower

The characters’ lives seem so shaped by their social standing and morals. Did anyone else feel this added a layer of tragedy or inevitability to their fates?

The tower feels like a character itself—did Hardy draw from real places or was it more symbolic? I wonder how it shapes the story’s themes.

Hardy balances humor and sorrow in a way that feels authentic but also intense. How did this tonal shift affect your reading experience?