What is betrayal? What’s your definition of it?
Situations – what would you do?
You learn that your partner is havinng an affair
You learn after you have committed to each other that you partner had an important relationship they haven’t told you about
You learn your partner has a secret love child
An attractive person wants you who is NOT your partner
Why do writers explore the theme of betrayal?
It’s very dramatic
It’s very common
It’s suspenseful to watch
Far From The Madding Crowd – THE CRISIS
Hardy decides to focus the novel around the theme of betrayal. WHY and HOW?
Bathsheba learns that Troy has betrayed her. How? What is shocking about the way she learns this?
Why does Hardy focus upon examining her reaction to this betrayal?
Fanny versus Bathsheba
Hardy shows us the fates of two women in this novel, the two lovers of Troy. How are Fanny and Bathsheba’s fates similar and different?
What is Hardy saying about men and women here?
Homework
Have a conversation with your parents about the issues we’ve explored and write up their reactions in your scrapbook. Discuss everything we’ve covered so far.
Flirtation – what is good flirtation
Attractive people – who are they
Betrayal