At a country fair, young hay-trouser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan. In a drunken stupor, he decides to auction her off for five guineas to a sailor. The next day, realizing his loss, Henchard vows never to touch alcohol again as long as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard is Mayor of Casterbridge and holds high regard but not much love. Susan's unexpected return forces him to confront the repercussions of his selfish impulses and volatile temperament.
The Mayor of Casterbridge
A drunk farmer trades in his wife and child for newfound wealth and respect, becoming the Mayor of Casterbridge. But his past catches up to him when he reunites with his loved ones, leading to unforeseen outcomes.
