Casterbridge+Discussion


 * Please respond to one or more of the questions below in a paragraph or two. Or, offer a thought that takes a different direction than these questions offer. Use evidence from the text to support your thoughts.**
 * Why is the book called "The Mayor of Casterbridge" when Henchard is only the mayor for a small amount of time? Also, Farfrae becomes mayor, so does the title refer to him?


 * What is Henchard's fatal flaw? What good qualities does he possess, if any?


 * Is Elizabeth-Jane too simple for her own good? Is she naive?


 * Is all well that ends well or does Henchard deserve to pay for the damage he has done? If so, how might he pay for this?


 * What application does this novel have to your own situation/life?

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Literary Criticism Discussion