Part one of term paper
Throughout the novel, The Mayor of Casterbridge, it seems that the so-called “minor” characters play the major roles and critical parts in the story. Two of who are of the most importance are the furmity woman and Joshua Jopp. The furmity woman is arguably one of the most important and influential characters in the novel. Although the ...

Part two of term paper
... daughter Elizabeth-Jane had decided to eat. While waiting, the furmity woman made the gesture and offered Henchard a bit of alcohol to be put in his food. As Henchard ate more and more, he wanted more and more of the alcohol. This alcohol caused him to become drunk. While in his drunken state, Henchard became roused when he was in an argument and said he would sell his wife to the highest bidder and did just that. The second time Henchard and the furmity woman came into contact was quite a lo ...