AP Open Ended Topics for Mayor of Casterbridge

Please post your question (including the year,) your thesis, and a few examples of how you would develop the thesis. Don't worry about building on other's with this blog.

As Fate would have it...

We know that Fate/Chance/Destiny is a theme of this novel, but what of it? Ultimately what is Hardy saying about these closely connected universalities through the evolution of his story? Use examples to support your answers, but I challenge you as a class to avoid redundancy (so limit yourself somewhat so as to save room for others.)