Over the centuries, thousands of tales have passed from the pages of English authors to the imagination of readers. These tales date from as early as the dark ages to present times. Two such tales are The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy and Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Both tales focus on the trials and tribulations of their main characters "Michael Henchard and Macbeth. Michael Henchard followed a strict code of honor. ... Henchard and Macbeth met their ends through similar weaknesses. Both men allowed supernatural guidance to influence their decisions in a negative way. Macbeth foll...

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• Grade Level: High School