Henchard- Henchard is the main character of the novel, he is an old-fashioned, somewhat sexist and controlling man. He could be described as a controlling and aggressive person, who loses his own control over his whole life throughout the novel. He is possessive, jealous, resentful and skeptical.
Farfrae- He is contemporary,modern and current. He is young and full of energy and ideas. Fafrae is an intelligent/competant young man, and he has the knowledge to build up Casterbridge. He could also be described as cautious, inquisitive, analytical, effective, wise, able.
Susan- Susan is Henchards "sold" wife, she is overpowered, disheartened, broken and demoralised as time pases throughout her life. She is a weak, indecisive and insecure woman, (vowels which would relate to most women back in this era). She was powerless in the hands of men.
Elizabeth Jane- She is Susan's daughter (NOT Henchards). She could be described as a sincere and innocent girl, yet childish and naive. She is caring,nurturing, gentle, yet infantile and powerless. She was secondary, not dominating, as all girls were.
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