The goldfinch's was quite literal, while Henchard's was the inescapable prison of his own personality and his past. ... For example, the reappearance of one long-lost character would test our willingness to believe, but here we witness the returns of Susan, the furmity-woman, and Newson, each of them brings a dark and fateful secret that contributes to Henchard's doom. ...

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