Abstract
This paper explains how Thomas Hardy examines these themes in his novel, "Far From the Madding Crowd", with the characters of Gabriel, Frank and Boldwood. It discusses how Gabriel is portrayed as a man who learns from his circumstances in life, whether he deserves them or not. He becomes a character that embodies strength and determination despite the odds. It also points out how in contrast, Frank and Boldwood are characters that do not completely develop because they choose not to.

From the Paper
"Gabriel exhibits maturity because he is willing to learn from his devastating circumstances. He does not spend a lot of time asking why or feeling sorry for himself. Instead, he processes things rather quickly and moves on. For example, he is very realistic when he accepts the fact that he alone is responsible for not insuring his sheep. One of his most admirable characteristics is the fact that he is willing to see the best of things. For instance, after he loses his flock, he states, "Thank God I am not married: what would she have done in the poverty now coming upon me!" (Chapter 5). Gabriel does not resign himself to self-pity. Instead he accepts the reality of his situation and decides to make something of it."

Tags:gabriel, boldwood, frank

Abstract
This paper relates the story of Thomas Hardy's novel "Far from the Madding Crowd", which is a blend of romance, pathos, irony, coincidence and regionalism that distinguishes much of Hardy's fiction. The rural chorus, the author points out, is the best example of how connected this novel is to the earth. The paper concludes that this early novel demonstrates characteristics of Hardy's future writings, such as the emerging role of nature, the typical dramatic romantic situations, plots that have an improbability and a sense of the miraculous found in folklore.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Story
Critical Evaluation
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Fanny goes on to Casterbridge, but she is so weak and ill when she arrives there that she dies shortly afterward. When news of her death reaches Weatherbury Farm, Bathsheba, unaware that Troy was the girl's lover, sends a cart to bring the body to the farm for burial. When the body arrives, Gabriel sees scrawled on the coffin lid a message that both Fanny and a child are inside. He erases the last words in his fear that the real relationship of Fanny and Troy might reach Bathsheba's ears; but Bathsheba, suspecting that the coffin conceals some secret, opens the casket late that night. At the same moment, Troy enters the room and learns of Fanny's death and of the death of his child. Torn with grief, he tells Bathsheba that she means nothing to him, that Fanny was the only woman he ever loved, and that he married Bathsheba only for her looks and for her money. Bathsheba shuts herself up in an attic room.
"Troy has a beautiful tombstone put up over Fanny's grave, which he covers with roses and lilies. During a heavy storm that night, water pours from the church roof through the mouth of a gargoyle, splashes on the grave, and ruins all of his work. Troy disappears from Casterbridge."

Tags:power marriage, agricultural life, melodramatic, series of coincidences

Abstract
This paper discusses that, initially, Bathsheba is presented as the epitome of vanity and pride. The author, who feels that this book is too long and involved, describes the many transgression and errors made by Bathsheba. The paper concludes that all of these unpleasant events have a strong impact on Bathsheba, and she turns into a more responsible and wiser person, as she gains better insight into her own character.

From the Paper
"At this point Gabriel firmly resolves never to ask her for marriage again. "No man likes to see his emotions the sport of a merry-go-round of skittishness." (Chapter IV) Bathsheba however doesn't change a bit initially as she moves from one silly antic to another only to attract people's attention and make herself extremely popular with all men. In Chapter 13, she mischievously sends a valentine note to Mr. Boldwood, one man who never pays any attention to Bathsheba. He is old enough to be her father but his indifference to her beauty makes her do something absolutely undesirable so that he would start noticing her. Hardy aptly remarked, "Of love as a spectacle Bathsheba had a fair knowledge; but of love subjectively she knew nothing." (Hardy, Chapter XIII) This one despicable mistake of hers ultimately results in life imprisonment for Boldwood. By this time, Bathsheba's character has not changed much. It was when Troy enters her life that we notice some transformation in her behavior. This change results from deep involvement with the Sergeant who cares nothing about her but loves to flirt outrageously."

Tags:antic, marriage, transgression, insight, flaw

Abstract
The essay uses many examples from the text to illustrate how clothing can be used as a marker of the strong value system in the Victorian value system. It also proves how Hardy undermines such beliefs; examples are given of traditional notions of class, identity and masculinity being questioned. The essay also uses clothing to explore the subjugation of women, morality and sexuality in the Victorian era.

From the Paper
"In the Victorian era appearances were important. In order to be accepted by society, the individual needed to be seen to conform to its values. In Far From the Madding Crowd, such rules and values are evident by what is worn. Clothing, therefore, acts as another marker of society's control over the individual. The power of such control is seen to weaken, however, as the ever-prevalent modern world begins to infect the public consciousness. As the old order disintegrates, clothing becomes an effective disguise for the individual to hide behind."

Tags:britain, clothes, individual, power, custom, social, bathsheba, troy

Abstract
This paper analyzes Thomas Hardy's character Bathsheba Everdene from the novel "Far from the Madding Crowd." It focuses on her personality traits and how these traits attracted her to each of the three men in her life. It also analyzes these three men to a lesser degree, but only in relation to her.

From the paper:

"In the Thomas Hardy novel Far from the Madding Crowd, the most interesting aspect of the book is most assuredly the interaction between Bathsheba Everdene and her three admirers. The plot was centered around those relationships, and there would not have been much of a storyline had those encounters been removed. It is therefore desirable to know as much as possible about what made these suitors attractive to Bathsheba, as it would provide great insight into her character as well as lead to a more complete understanding of the book. With a little analysis, it can be seen that the personality traits in Bathsheba that led to her attraction to Sergeant Troy, Farmer Boldwood, and Gabriel Oak, respectively, are her most primary and basic tendencies, and add much to her complexity."

Tags:analysis, bathsheba, boldwood, character, gabriel, hardy, literature, victorian, york

Abstract
The British novels "Far From the Madding Crowd" by Thomas Hardy and "Silas Marner" by George Eliot were published in the nineteenth century, and both would become accepted classics to be read and studied for generations. According to the paper, the authors were very different in their approach to fiction and in their biographies, but they also show some similarities.

From the Paper
"The British novels 'Far From the Madding Crowd' by Thomas Hardy and 'Silas Marner' by George Eliot were published in the nineteenth century, and both would become accepted classics to be read and studied for generations. The authors were very different in their approach to fiction and in their biographies, but they also show some similarities. Thomas Hardy achieved his first great success with Far from the Madding Crowd, though he originally published the book anonymously. George Eliot was a pseudonym for Mary Ann Evans, who chose the name George to hide the fact that she was a woman in an era when being male was an advantage for a writer, though there had been a number of successful female novelists before Eliot..."

Tags:hardy, eliot, novels

Abstract
"Far From the Madding Crowd" and "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" describe local cultures, in reaction to independent and forceful women characters.

Abstract
The paper summarizes the text "The Naked Crowd" and argues that Rosen's central thesis is strong, but that some of his characterizations of those who fear the worst if a comprehensive surveillance system is not put in place across America to thwart things like terrorism are excessively simplistic. Further, the paper presents the case that while lucid and well-written, Rosen's suggestion that Congress is a better protector of privacy rights than the courts is one that certainly needs to be called into question. The paper posits that his book is a welcome addition to the literature - but certainly not impervious to criticism.

Tags:naked, crowd, rosen

Abstract
This paper presents a detailed scene analysis of the sequence immediately after the scene "The Break Up" in Todd Haynes' 2002 film, Far From Heaven. The paper discusses the characters in the film, the film's use of music and its cinematography.

From the Paper
"Immediately after the scene "The Break Up", we see Cathy walk from the warmly lit living room occupied by her husband to the unlit parlor where a window is opened onto the night sky. The music illustrating this transition foreshadows the momentous change occurring in Cathy's life by the use of a single instrument -- the piano interlude. The orchestral piece fades to highlight the piano solo, which signifies Cathy's new single status."

Tags:Todd, Haynes, Far, From, Heaven, Film, analysis