The Mayor of Casterbridge · Character
Christopher Coney
A local townsman and member of the choir, often found at the Three Mariners.
minor
Also known as Coney, old Coney
First appearance: vi
Christopher Coney's tie to Michael Henchard is one of the pressures that moves The Mayor of Casterbridge—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Another local who comments on Henchard's oath and the strength of hope.
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With Michael Henchard (social): Christopher Coney is a local laborer and frequenter of the inn, often observing and commenting on Henchard's actions. With Solomon Longways (friendship): Coney and Longways are fellow…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Major Characters
- Protagonist
- Local Townsfolk
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Henchard, having just witnessed Lucetta’s de…
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- Michael Henchard
social · ambivalent
Christopher Coney is a local laborer and frequenter of the inn, often observing and… How this plays out →
- Solomon Longways
friendship · positive
- Solomon Longways
friendship · positive
- Michael Henchard
social · ambivalent
Christopher Coney is a local laborer and frequenter of the inn, often observing and… How this plays out →
- Solomon Longways
friendship · positive
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