CasterbridgeThe fictional town in which the novel is set.
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A fictional town located in the English county of Wessex."The story takes place in the town of Casterbridge."
FurzeTypical plant found around the region described in the novel.
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A bright yellow flowering shrub."The golden bloom of furze illuminated the hillside."
EpiceneA word that describes a character's ambiguous gender in the book.
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Having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex."The character was described as epicene, leaving their gender open to interpretation."
VasectomyA medical term mentioned in the plot that has a significant impact on a character.
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A surgical procedure for male sterilization."He had a vasectomy that left him incapable of having any more children."
ImpetuousA descriptor used for a character's temperament in the book.
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Acting or done quickly and without thought or care."His impetuous decision to leave left his family in a difficult situation."