The Role of the Denial of Death In Two Classic Works of Fiction. This paper compares and contrasts the characters of Michael Henchard from "The Mayor of Casterbridge" with the character of Polynices from "Antigone". These two characters died and were designated to rot without remembrance, but the denial of their memory only serves to solidify their memory in their surviving family members. 3 pgs. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 5612 Role Death Denial.doc Price: 26.85