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Setting in the Mayor Of Casterbridge
How Thomas Hardy manipulates several places in The Mayor of Casterbridge to his advantage
The Mayor of Casterbridge is set in Dorchester, according to its geographical location, and many significant events occur in the public houses of the town and its historical earthwork - the Ring. ... Hence Henchard is only found in the Kings Arm and the Three Mariners, not in Peters Finger, when the other towns folks are found vice versa
In Kings Arms, the chief hotel in Casterbridge, the events are focussed on Henchard. The first time this inn is mentioned, Henchard is having a party with his colleagues in the Town Council, he being the Mayor himself. ... Henchard the mayor at the end of the table, a facing ye; and thats the councilmen right and left. ... And later on, his popularity becomes evident when Doctor Chacksfield, the mayor after Henchard, dies; Farfrae is appointed the next mayor without an election.
Approximate Word count = 1397
Approximate Pages = 5.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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