Themes
This theme was most apparent when Gaspard killed Marquis de Evermond.
What is revenge?
Represents vengeance, and the record keeping of those marked for death, this activity is closely associated with Madame Defarge.
What is knitting?
This man was imprisoned for eighteen years, and his release begins the central events of the story.
Who is Dr. Manette?
Mr. Lorry and Lucie travel to Paris to bring this long-lost figure back to England with them.
Who is Dr. Manette?
This is where Lucie Manette met Mr. Lorry when she was informed about her father being alive.
Where is London?
This is a reoccuring theme with Mr. Lorry and Dr. Manette. Mr. Lorry sent a message about this theme when he was on his way to London, with Mr. Jarvis.
What is ressurection
An object seen during events that are closely related to death and evil
What are fountains
This gentle and compassionate lady serves as a unifying force, and brings together many people around her through her care and loyalty.
Who is Lucie Manette?
In Saint Antoine, a barrell of this liquid breaks in the street, symbolizing the people's desperation
What is wine?
The main streets of this city show extreme poverty and unrest, setting the stage for revolutionary violence.
What is Paris?
What is social class?
This symbol represents the coldness and harshness of the aristocracy.
What is stone?
This character was introduced in the 2nd book, this person is described as an insecure alchoholic. This person struggles with depression and not thinking hes good enough.
Who is Sydney Carton?
This event highlighted how justice can be swayed by coincidence, and how certain people had to rely on appearance rather than real evidence in order to come to a conclusion.
What is the treason trial?
The prison in Paris that held Dr. Manette for eighteen years, leaving him pyschologically imprisoned.
What is Bastille?
This theme is shown when hidden truths such as Dr. Manette's past prison trauma, Madame Defarge's concealed tatics, and Jerry Cruncher's "side job", create mystery and mistrust.
What is Secrecy?
Symbolizes duality, reflection and distorted perceptions, these objects can be seen throughout chapters, and can represent the divided nature of characters.
What is Mirrors?
This character refers to himself as Jacques 4. He's leading the revolution.
Who is Ernest Defarge?
This revolutionary figure, Ernest Defarge, who operates from a shop in a crowded Parisiain district, helping him keep track of those targeted.
What is Saint Antoine?
This is the place where Stryver asked Lorry if he shoud ask for Lucie's hand in marriage.
What is Tellson's Bank
This theme is developed through contrasting settings, social classes and moral choices, showing that opposing forces, for example prosperity and suffering can coexist within the same society.
What is Duality?
These sounds symbolize the approach of fate, revolution and the interconnectedness of people's lives, and can sometimes hint at danger.
What are footsteps?
This person was interrogated by the jacques for information.
Who is the "mender of roads"?
This lavish estate, heavily guarded and associated with cruelty, embodies the extreme social inequality that sparks out rage among the common people.
What is the Evermonde family chateau?
The area around a significant place, this signficant place is shown to have a dark, old, and ugly appearance to it.
What is Temple Bar?