“THE THREE
STRANGERS”
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The Three Strangers is a famous short story written by Thomas Hardy. The story is set in a rural village and revolves around mystery, suspense, and unexpected events that take place during a family gathering. Through the arrival of three unknown visitors, the story explores themes of justice, fear, human sympathy, and social responsibility. Hardy uses vivid description, realistic characterization, and dramatic tension to engage readers and highlight the complexities of human behavior. The story is considered an important example of nineteenth-century English short fiction.
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“THE THREE
STRANGERS”
THEMES
- Appearances are deceptive
- Guilty conscience
- Law and punishment
- Hunger
- Theft
- Being too naive is harmful
CHARACTERS
Shepherd fennel Shepherd’s wife Constable 3 Strangers
FIRST STRANGER
He knocks the door and seeks permission. Dark complexioned. Came nearby town and lost both his pipe and his tobacco pouch. Homeowners serve him.
THIRD STRANGER
The door knocked again another stranger stepped in.
Civil in behavior and dressing lips become white.
Out of the door hurriedly without a word.
Gun shot from the jail.
WHEN THEY RETURNED TO THE COTTAGE TWO OFFICES FROM THE JAIL WERE WAITING-