The Mayor Of Casterbridge - The Character Of Michael Henchard
What do we learn about the character of Michael Henchard in the opening chapter of the Mayor of Casterbridge?
The Mayor of Casterbridge is a pre 20th Century novel detailing the lives of Michael and Susan Henchard. It is a complicated plot of emotions, rivalry, betrayal and tragedy. It gives an insight into the human weaknesses and emotions.
Michael Henchard, the focus for this essay, sells his wife at an auction in a fit of drunkenness and bitterness. His foolish actions leave him alone and regretful. After an attempt at finding Susan and his daughter, he vows not to touch alcohol for twenty-one years. He goes in search of work and moves to Casterbridge to make something of himself. Meanwhile, Susan’s new husband, Newson, dies and she and Elizabeth Jane find it hard to survive on the little money that is left. They go in search of Mr. Henchard and find that he has become the Mayor of Casterbridge and owner of a highly profitable corn business. Susan and Michael meet and......
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