Tess of the d'Urbervilles Some critics have said that fate conspires against Tess, and that she is not responsible for the things which happen to her. She herself says, "I am more sinned against than sinning." Do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with evidence from the text. As a person who believes that many things are un-avoidable, no matter how careful you are to avoid them, I believe that Tess's life was tragically destroyed by the hand of fate. It is obvious through the words and actions of Tess that she only wanted to have a calm, normal life. However, it seems that she was chosen, for whatever reason, to be on t