Themes
The theme that Jarvis's cryptic message "Recalled to Life" contributes to.
What is Resurrection?
A tool used by Madame Defarge to record names, symbolizing fate and vengeance.
What is knitting?
Has a passionate hatred for the aristocracy, develops a register and marks enemies with knitting.
Who is Madame Defarge?
Where criminals are tried for their alleged crimes.
What is the Old Bailey?
This them is shown through the dual settings of London and Paris, and the mirrored fates of Darnay and Carton.
What is Duality?
These creatures buzzing in the courtroom symbolize the crowd's bloodthirsty anticipation
What are the blue flies?
A lawyer who hides his pain behind sarcasm and sees Lucie as his light.
Who is Sydney Carton?
Sydney Carton saves Darnay from conviction by using this clever tactic.
What is pointing out their physical resemblance?
The quiet London home where Lucie and her father live
What is Soho?
A nobleman who renounces his title and moves to England for a New Life.
Who is Charles Darnay?
A servant who is fiercely loyal to Lucie and testifies in court against Darnay.
Who is Miss Pross?
A man who once lived in a mental fog, now revived by love and purpose.
Who is Dr. Manette?