The theme of fate versus free will is prevalent in "The Mayor of Casterbridge." How does Hardy integrate this theme into the structure of the novel?
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Through a linear progression of Henchard’s successes and failures
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By juxtaposing Henchard’s choices with unpredictable external events
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By focusing solely on Henchard’s internal monologues
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Through repetitive imagery of predestination
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