This chapter introduces the main characters of Michael Henchard, his wife Susan, and sailor Richard Newson. It describes the setting of Weydon-Priors in 1820s England. The plot follows Michael, Susan and their daughter as they seek work. Michael gets drunk and makes the rash decision to auction off Susan to anyone who will buy her. Richard agrees to pay five guineas for Susan if she is willing, and she leaves with him, taking off her wedding ring. The themes of the dangers of alcohol and the treatment of women are established.

1. The Mayor of Casterbridge
“THOMAS HARDY”

2. Outline:
1. Setting
2. Characters
3. Plot
4. Narrator point of view
5. Theme
6. Thomas`s writing style

3. Setting:
Time:
• Early evening
• Late summer
• During 1820`s
Place:
• Weydon-Priors
• In upper Wessex

4. Characters:
• 2*Michael Henchard:
• In this chapter he was a
hay-trusser
• The narrator also described
him in a detailed way as :

5. Characters:
1*Susan:
• She is Michael`s wife
• She is sold to Newson
• The narrator described her in a
beautiful way as:

6. Characters:
3*Richard Newson:
• He`s a good-
natured,easygoing sailor
• He protected Susan and
loved her daughter as his

7. Plot :
At the begging :
• there`s a couple with
their daughter walking
together towards
Waydon-Priors, in Upper
Wessex
• they`re seeking work and
shelter

8. Plot :
Climax :
• Mick ordered the liquor .
• He becomes drunk.
• The bad ideas jumped into
his mind ,so he offers his
wife to anyone who`ll buy
her .
• Susan refuses this idea .

9. Plot :
At the end :
• Richard agrees to pay 5
guineas for Susan if she is
willing.
• Susan leaves with the
sailor.
• She takes off her wedding
ring and leaves with
Newson.

10. Narrator point of view :
“Omniscient”
Third person narration

11. Theme :
“Wine is the mother of all
evils”

12. Writer`s style:
Description:
1. How they walked

13. Description:
4. England at this time

14. Chapter`s video

15. Thanks