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Donald Farfrae

This character manages the corn/hay department of one business, but later opens up his own successful corn/hay business.

The Furmity Woman

A shop owner in Weydon Priors that sells food laced with rum.

Elizabeth Jane Henchard

This character is first Introduced as a baby, but soon grows into adulthood. The character then marries a successful businessman who is the mayor of Casterbridge.

Michael Henchard

The main character who sustains from alcohol and becomes the mayor of Casterbridge before ill fates leave him in death alone.

Susan Henchard

This character is sold by a drunken spouse to a sailor.

Jopp

A low-life character who seeks revenge via a scandalous parade.

Newson

A sailor who buys a wife from a drunken man in a furmity tent.

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