The Mayor of Casterbridge · Character

Michael Henchard

Michael Henchard is a character in The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy.

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Also known as Henchard, Mike, Mr. Henchard, the Mayor, the downfallen Henchard

First appearance: 0000-i

A proud, impulsive hay-trusseter who rises to become mayor of Casterbridge, then falls from grace.