Who cares for Henchard during his last days (before death)?

Correct option is A

In The Mayor of Casterbridge, Abel Whittle, a worker Henchard once treated harshly, cares for him in his final days. This act of kindness highlights Abel’s humanity and Henchard’s tragic decline into isolation and despair.
Information Booster:
1. Abel Whittle’s compassion contrasts with Henchard’s earlier mistreatment of him.
2. Henchard’s final moments underscore themes of loneliness and redemption.
3. Hardy illustrates the fleeting nature of power and the importance of human connections.
4. Abel’s care represents an ironic reversal, as Henchard receives aid from someone he wronged.
Additional Information:
· (b) Dr. Chalkfield: Not involved in Henchard’s final days.
· (c) Although Henchard dies in a pathetic state, Abel offers him some comfort.
· (d) Susan: She dies earlier in the novel, so she cannot care for Henchard.