The Mayor Of Casterbridge -

: In a drunken rage at a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard auctions off his wife, Susan, and infant daughter to a sailor for five guineas.

: A modern, technically-minded newcomer who eventually replaces Henchard in both business and civic leadership. The Mayor of Casterbridge

: A deeply flawed protagonist driven by pride, temper, and a desperate desire for redemption. : In a drunken rage at a country