Questions tagged [far-from-the-madding-crowd]
Questions about 'Far from the Madding Crowd' (1874), Thomas Hardy's fourth novel. Use this tag with the [thomas-hardy] tag.
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In Thomas Hardy’s “Far From the Madding Crowd,” what is the significance of Bathsheba’s equestrian skills at the beginning of the novel?
Early in Chapter 2 of the novel, Gabriel watches Bathsheba without being observed. Bathsheba is riding a horse and comes to a low branch. She looks around to see if there is anyone about, not seeing ...