Wednesday, October 29, 2008
So You Say I have a Chance?
A belief in determinism engenders a lack of chance in life. Things happen for a reason to determinists. There are no coincidences or random occurrences. We just finished reading Hardy’s poem, “Hap,” which personifies the idea of Chance. The character rails against god (line 1) and Fate (Casualty, line 11) who are making his life miserable. Find some examples of “chance” or happenstance that occur in The Mayor of Casterbridge. Post them here for all to see.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Large Loss of Time
In chapter three Hardy continues his story eighteen years later. What has changed over the course of this time? How is Henchard changed? Who returns? Who makes matters worse by deciding to move to Casterbridge?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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