The Mayor of Casterbridge
Summary
"The Mayor of Casterbridge" focuses on a simple theme with complex plot. The mingled theme of conscience and its reconciliation through deceit is presented. Characters' shameless past ceaselessly haunt them and render them dejected and guilty. The tragic actions involve a man who manages to establish prestige, wealth, and authority over Casterbridge that leads to the fall of the deeply flawed man.
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