Thomas hardy's Bathsheba

Jacob Carty Mrs. Poetschke English OACI 7 December 2000 Bold and Beautiful Bathsheba Bathsheba Everdene, the central character of the novel, is a beautiful young woman whom must chose one of three suitors. As a woman in the nineteenth century, she has to struggle to maintain her place in the world of men. From the first view of the “Queen of the corn-market” to the final description of her as Gabriel’s wife, she seems to be …

…without much affection towards others; however she needs attention at the same time. This is quite ironic, because she marries Troy for the attention and flattery, which he gives her. After the wedding ceremony, it’s seems Troy undergoes some changes, his attitude and affection towards her and marriage are suddenly completely different. This reverse, change of heart is basically the same thing that Bathsheba does to Mr.Boldwood near the beginning of the story.