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Essay Archive - Creative Writing: Mayor Of Casterbridge
Creative Writing: Mayor Of Casterbridge
Henchard made his way into the town of Casterbridge, penniless, depressed,
and entirely ignorant of what he might do to sustain himself. He didn't much
care for himself now, knowing the deed he had done. It was out of season for
hay-trussing, and he had not been able to find work at that task even when it
was at the height of its demand. He was faced with finding another occupation.
But what can a man who has no skills other than hay trussing do? He
walked down the main street of the town, stopping at every shop and inn to offer
his services.....
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