: Eighteen years later, Susan and a grown Elizabeth-Jane return. Henchard’s past resurfaces, clashing with his rigid pride and his rivalry with a progressive young Scotsman, Donald Farfrae. A series of financial failures and exposed secrets eventually strip Henchard of his status and family, leading to a lonely, tragic end. Key Characters
: A deeply flawed protagonist driven by pride, temper, and a desperate desire for redemption. The Mayor of Casterbridge
: Michael's meek wife who returns to him years after being "sold". : Eighteen years later, Susan and a grown