Thomas Hardy

Works by Thomas Hardy:

• The Mayor of Casterbridge
• The Return of the Native

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Return of the Native

Is about a reddleman. A reddleman is an 18th century dude who paints sheep red so everyone knows to whom they belong. But the red dye, made from red ochre, spreads across the skin of the reddleman, marking him head to foot. He looks like a devil!! Sounds like some symbolism to me. You'll have to read Return of the Native to get the full details.

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