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Geoffrey the Buttplug Despite the fact that The Mayor of Casterbridge is not a drama in which we vicariously participate by watching an action and identifying ourselves with certain characters on stage, we may argue that Michael Henchard satisfies many of the Aristotelian requirements for the tragic hero. His physical power and strong-willed determination to succeed, to expiate his sin, and to do what he feels is best for Elizabeth-Jane are consistent with the usages of his society--as are his impulsiveness, quick temper, and manly pride. Hardy reveals Henchard first as itinerant hay-trusser burdened by a wife and child as a sort of prologue; this antecedent circumstance renders his corporate and municipal rise all the more impressive, but also reveals how tentative this outward success is. As the suffering outcast whose daughter cannot reciprocate his affection, Henchard is far grander--and far more sympathetic--than the leader of the town council at the King Arms' dinner. As he falls socially, we tend to accept his sullenness and temper as part of the emotional makeup of this complex character. I am never sure as I re-read the novel's conclusion, however, as to whether Henchard satisfies the eighth point, except that his fate enriches Elizabeth-Jane' s understanding of the human condition. http://www.goldenessays.com/alphabetic/1/book-rep/mayor-of-casterbridge.htm Some topics in this essay: Michael Henchard, Mayor Casterbridge, Donald Farfrae, Aristotle Poetics, King Lear, Return Native, King Arms', Woodlanders Tess, Thomas Hardy, Fate Consequence, michael henchard, tragic hero, mayor casterbridge, tragic heroes, tragic hero’s, emotional response, fall glory, henchard satisfies, Join now to see the rest of the essay! Approximate Word count = 1167 Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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