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The Mayor of Casterbridge tells the story of one man's fall and another's rise. Indeed, Henchard's fortune seems inversely proportional to Farfrae's: whatever Henchard loses, Farfrae gains. Is this a believable exchange?
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What is the name of the ceremony the townspeople perform to shame Lucetta? (A) A harlot's parade (B) A skimmity-ride (C) A swoon bumple (D) A smutting The Mayor of Casterbridge tells the story of one man's fall and another's rise. Indeed, Henchard's fortune seems inversely proportional to Farfrae's: whatever Henchard loses, Farfrae gains. Is this a believable exchange? If not, is there something more important than realism suggested by Henchard's relationship with Farfrae? In terms of realism, the relationship between Henchard and Farfrae seems too finely plotted to be wholly credible. Given Farfrae's charisma, one might believe that he succeeds in winning the heart of Elizabeth-Jane and even in detracting from Henchard's business by winning the hearts of the citizens of Casterbridge. But his successful seduction of Lucetta, his succession to the seat of mayor, his purchase of Henchard's house, and his acquisition of Henchard's furniture makes it seem as though...
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