A Tale Of Two Cities
Tale of Two Cities is not only a love story about Charles Darnay and Lucie Manette, but also about the French Revolution taking place. Charles carries the name of a hated family who is caught in the middle of a vast movement in France. His only hope is his wife's father, Dr. Manette who helps him many times, but eventually can't. These 2 events, the love story and the revolution, are tied in and put Lucie's and Charles's love to the test. Lucie Manette is a beautiful, warm-hearted young lady, daughter of a Frenchman, Doctor Manette. She has been an orphan most of her life, but thanks to an English nanny Ms. Pross, she grew up well under Pross's care. Word got to her by a Tellson's reporter Mr. Lorry that her father Dr. Manette, whom she thought was dead, is alive. She travels to Paris with Mr. Lorry to find her father. In Paris they go to the Defarge's wineshop where her father was hiding. Her father is in poor condition; absentminded, confused, and prematurely aged. The next day, Mr. Lorry, Lucie and Dr. Manette head back to England. Charles Darnay is the son of a French aristocrat who was born into the Evremonde family. He is the son of the eldest of Evremonde twins. He disowns the family name and moves away to England where he
Defarge shows her revengeful side by leading a group of women and slaying a couple of the guards. They both switched clothes and drugs Charles. Back in England, Charles and Lucie have become better acquainted. Manette visits Charles at La Force and secures Charles in a separate cell, away from the other prisoners. He feels now that he has a purpose in life and that is to save his friend, and to prove his love and vows to Lucie. of the prisoners, aide of the Republic and relaying messages between Charles and Lucie. becomes a tutor and makes himself known for being very fluent in both the French and English language. She fears death and asks "Charles" for comfort. is a little disturbed and fears he'll loose his daughter. This may not seem very bad, but how these 2 classes treat each other is what triggers the revolution.
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