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As depicted in Thomas Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge, man’s future lies in the hands of his past actions. The intelligent or ignorant decisions that man makes, places an immediate or long-term effect on the rest of man’s life. Occurring in the rustic town ....

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.... worthy personality which gives Newson a prosperous life as the recognized father of Elizabeth-Jane. Appropriately, honesty provides for a life of pleasure. Allowing him to live a successful life, Newson admits his plan of letting everyone think that he was lost at sea. After Farfrae’s dismissal, Farfrae remains loyal to Henchard in that he promises not to detract from Henchard’s business which is inevitable; however, because of Farfrae’s sincerity, Farfrae leads a successful life. Most significantly, man’s intellect results in an enjoyable future. Assuring Newson a wonderful life and showing how much he cares for his child, Newson conjures a ....