What inspired Thomas Hardy to focus so heavily on the themes of fate and regret?
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The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of Casterbridge
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What inspired Thomas Hardy to focus so heavily on the themes of fate and regret?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle sections, or was that intentional to deepen the characters?
How do you think Hardy's portrayal of social class impacts the characters' decisions?