The Mayor of Casterbridge chapter "1"

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The Mayor of Casterbridge “THOMAS HARDY”

Transcript of The Mayor of Casterbridge chapter "1"

The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of CasterbridgeThomas hardy

Outline:SettingCharactersPlot Narrator point of view ThemeThomas`s writing style

Setting:

Time:Early eveningLate summerDuring 1820`sPlace:Weydon-PriorsIn upper Wessex

Characters:2*Michael Henchard:In this chapter he was a hay-trusserThe narrator also described him in a detailed way as :

Characters:1*Susan:She is Michael`s wifeShe is sold to NewsonThe narrator described her in a beautiful way as:

Characters:

3*Richard Newson:He`s a good-natured,easygoing sailorHe protected Susan and loved her daughter as his

Plot :

At the begging :there`s a couple with their daughter walking together towards Waydon-Priors, in Upper Wessexthey`re seeking work and shelter

Plot :

Climax :Mick ordered the liquor .He becomes drunk.The bad ideas jumped into his mind ,so he offers his wife to anyone who`ll buy her .Susan refuses this idea .

Plot :

At the end :Richard agrees to pay 5 guineas for Susan if she is willing.Susan leaves with the sailor.She takes off her wedding ring and leaves with Newson.

Narrator point of view :OmniscientThird person narration

Theme :

Wine is the mother of all evils

Writer`s style:

Description:How they walked

Description:4. England at this time

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