Keywords: setting atmosphere mood symbol character coincidences Abstract: Modern critics consider Hardy a great writer and they consider The Mayor of Casterbridge one of Hardy's two great novels. ... Besides this, Hardy uses the setting to present the mood of his story. ... Hardy himself preferred poetry to fiction. ... Thomas Hardy said, in the novel, that, " character is fate." ... THE LIFE AND DEATH OF THE MAYOR OF THE CASTERBRIDGE By Thomas Hardy Macmillan and Co., Limited ST. ...

• Word Count: 1370
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School