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Thomas Hardy THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE (1886) The Mayor of Casterbridge is one of Thomas Hardy's tragic novels set in Wessex. Originally entitled "The Life and Death of the Mayor of Casterbridge: A Story of a Man of Character," it was published in 1886. The novel opens with Michael. Henchard travelling with his wife, Susan, and their baby daughter, Elizabeth-Jane, looking for a job. One night, they stop for supper. He gets drunk at a fair and sells his wife and daughter to a sailor, Newson for five guineas. In the morning, he regrets what he has done. He searches the town for his family. Horrified by what he has done, he vows not to touch alcohol for the next 21 years, which is the number of years he has been alive till then. Eighteen years later, believing that Newson is dead, Susan and Elizabeth-Jane travel to Casterbridge to track down Michael Henchard. They learn that Henchard is the mayor of Casterbridge and one of the wealthiest businessmen in the area. Henchard, ou...

Canterbury Tales  Question 1: Who wrote "The Canterbury Tales"? Geoffrey Chaucer. Question 2: What is the primary setting for the storytelling in "The Canterbury Tales"? The storytelling takes place during a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Question 3: How many pilgrims, including Chaucer himself, are making the journey to Canterbury? There are 30 pilgrims, including Chaucer. Question 4: Which tale is told by the character who is described as having a "gap-toothed" smile? "The Wife of Bath's Tale." Question 5: What is the main theme of "The Pardoner's Tale"? The main theme is the corrupting power of greed. Question 6: What prize is promised to the pilgrim who tells the best tale? A free meal at the Tabard Inn upon their return. Question 7: Which character is known for their love of hunting and fine clothes, defying typical monastic expectations? The Monk. Question 8: In "The Miller's Tale,...