# Michael Henchard — The Mayor of Casterbridge character guide

> Michael Henchard in The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** major

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

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

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

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