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==Themes==

==Themes==

As is common throughout Hardy's works, there is a recurring themes of [[Social class]] and luck. Characters fortunes will quickly change, resulting in a sudden switching of class status. One day, Gabriel is a sheep farmer with good prospects, the next, he is unemployed and without a penny. Bathsheba goes from impoverished to wealthy in as much time. These changes in fortune have a huge influence on the social compatibility of characters, and the determining of the "appropriateness" of their relationships.

As is common throughout Hardy's works, there is a recurring themes of [[Class]] and luck. Characters fortunes will quickly change, resulting in a sudden switching of class status. One day, Gabriel is a sheep farmer with good prospects, the next, he is unemployed and without a penny. Bathsheba goes from impoverished to wealthy in as much time. These changes in fortune have a huge influence on the social compatibility of characters, and the determining of the "appropriateness" of their relationships.

Another prevalent theme is unrequited love. With it come a whole host of fierce passions and emotions, driving men to desperation, violence and other selfish acts. Bathsheba's male suitors tend to disregard her interests, and as such, fall foul of her sense of independence. It is only when a mutual sense of affection and respect is established, that Bathsheba and Gabriel can finally marry.

Another prevalent theme is unrequited love. With it come a whole host of fierce passions and emotions, driving men to desperation, violence and other selfish acts. Bathsheba's male suitors tend to disregard her interests, and as such, fall foul of her sense of independence. It is only when a mutual sense of affection and respect is established, that Bathsheba and Gabriel can finally marry.