Classic to Modern English Literature

* Tragic Hero:  tragic hero heroes are the protagonists of tragedies, an old drama genre that originated in Ancient Greece. Tragedies contemplate the deeds and inevitable downfall of great individuals, typically caused by a significant flaw in that great individual. As a result, the tragic hero is the essential element of any classic tragedy. *A tragic hero is a type of character in a tragedy , and is usually the protagonist . Tragic heroes typically have heroic traits that earn them the sympathy of the audience, but also have flaws or make mistakes that ultimately lead to their own downfall. *The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle was the first to define a “tragic hero .” *The idea of the tragic hero was first defined by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle based on his study of Greek drama. *Despite the term “ tragic hero ,” it’s sometimes the case that tragic heroes are not really heroes at all in the typical sense—and in a few cases, antagonists may even be des

1.  Q: Who is Michael Henchard?  Answer: He is the main character of the novel and the mayor of Casterbridge.  2.  Question: How did Henchard sell his wife and daughter?  Answer: He auctioned them at a fair while drunk.  3.  Q: What is the role of Susan Henchard?  Answer: She is Michael Henchard's first wife who returns years later.  4.  Q: Who is Elizabeth-Jane?  Answer: She is known to be Henchard's daughter, but is later revealed to be Newson's daughter.  5.  Q: How does Donald Farfrae enter the story?  Answer: He comes to Casterbridge as a Scottish merchant and becomes Henchard's employee.  6.  Q: Who is Lucetta Templeman?  Answer: She is Henchard's former lover who later marries Farfrae.  7.  Q: How did Henchard become mayor?  Answer: He acquires wealth and influence through hard work and business acumen.  8.  Q: How does Henchard and Farfrae's relationship deteriorate?  Answer: Their friendship turns into enmity due to rivalry and jealousy.  9.  Q: What is