Character is Fate The Thomas Hardy novel, The Mayor of Casterbridge concentrates mainly on the life and events of a certain Michael Henchard. He endures many severe events as the Mayor of Casterbridge and his fate seems to constantly oppose him. ... This is where Henchard is a tragic victim of his own fate as Henchard finds himself the recipient of further help from the future Mayor of Casterbridge, Donald Farfrae. ... "Mr Farfrae's time as my manager is drawing to a close - isn't it, Farfrae?" ... Henchard's fate is practically laughing in his face when Farfrae become...

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Two such tales are The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy and Macbeth by William Shakespeare. ... Macbeth followed the words of the witches while Henchard listened to Mr. Fall, the forecaster. ... Similarly, Henchard visited Mr. ... He followed the erroneous advice of Mr. ...

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• Grade Level: High School