A Tale of Two A Tale of Two CitiesCities

bybyCharles Charles DickensDickens

THE TIME AND PLACETHE TIME AND PLACE

The action of The action of A Tale of Two Cities A Tale of Two Cities takes takes place over a period of about eighteen place over a period of about eighteen

years, beginning in 1775 and ending in years, beginning in 1775 and ending in 1793. 1793.

Some of the story takes placeSome of the story takes placeearlier, as told in the flashback. earlier, as told in the flashback.

A flashback reveals something that A flashback reveals something that happened before that point in the story happened before that point in the story

or before the story began. or before the story began.

Five reasons why the Revolution Five reasons why the Revolution occurred:occurred:

1.1. France could not produce enough food to feed its people.France could not produce enough food to feed its people.

2.2. The newly wealthy middle-class – merchants with a bit more The newly wealthy middle-class – merchants with a bit more education than the average peasant, but less power than the education than the average peasant, but less power than the average nobleman - was growing rapidly. average nobleman - was growing rapidly.

3.3. Peasants hated the ancient feudal system; they were forced to Peasants hated the ancient feudal system; they were forced to work for local nobles.work for local nobles.

4.4. New ideas about social and political reforms were spreading.New ideas about social and political reforms were spreading.

5.5. FranceFrance’’s involvement in the American Revolution where they s involvement in the American Revolution where they fought with American rebels who believed that they had:fought with American rebels who believed that they had:

the right to take up arms against oppressorsthe right to take up arms against oppressorsthe right to the right to ““No Taxation without RepresentationNo Taxation without Representation””..

the right to the right to ““Life. Liberty, and the Pursuit of HappinesLife. Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happinesss””

The peasants who were sent to fight and die in America wondered The peasants who were sent to fight and die in America wondered why they did not have the same rights! why they did not have the same rights!

Events of the French Events of the French RevolutionRevolution

July 14, 1789 Storming of the BastilleJuly 14, 1789 Storming of the Bastille National Assembly formed by citizens.National Assembly formed by citizens. Law of the LamppostLaw of the Lamppost Storming of monasteries and chateaux – rape, Storming of monasteries and chateaux – rape,

plundering, and murderplundering, and murder Declaration of the RIGHTS OF MEN – the French Bill of Declaration of the RIGHTS OF MEN – the French Bill of

RightsRights March on Versailles – Louis XVIMarch on Versailles – Louis XVI’’s mansions mansion Constitution of 1791: abolished all rights of the noblesConstitution of 1791: abolished all rights of the nobles Reign of Terror in 1793 – guillotineReign of Terror in 1793 – guillotine Law of Suspects and Law of MaximumLaw of Suspects and Law of Maximum Death of the King and Queen on France by beheading.Death of the King and Queen on France by beheading.

History of NovelHistory of NovelThe French Revolution was one of the most The French Revolution was one of the most

important events of the 1700s, and its influence important events of the 1700s, and its influence was still strong in Charles Dickenswas still strong in Charles Dickens’’s time. s time.

The revolution began in 1789 with the attack on The revolution began in 1789 with the attack on the notorious prison, the Bastille— a key event the notorious prison, the Bastille— a key event in A Tale of Two Cities.in A Tale of Two Cities.

FranceFrance’’s revolutionary government frightened s revolutionary government frightened EuropeEurope’’s monarchs, who feared that the spread s monarchs, who feared that the spread of democratic ideas would bring an end to their of democratic ideas would bring an end to their power. power.

The European monarchs sent troops to end the The European monarchs sent troops to end the threat to their thrones. Wars raged for six threat to their thrones. Wars raged for six years. years.

Important Figures – Chapter One Important Figures – Chapter One Book the FirstBook the First

Louis XVI – King of France – large jawLouis XVI – King of France – large jaw Marie Antoinette – Queen of France - fair face Marie Antoinette – Queen of France - fair face

George III – King of England – large jawGeorge III – King of England – large jaw Sophia Charlotte – Queen of England – plain faceSophia Charlotte – Queen of England – plain face

Mrs. Southcott – a religious fanaticMrs. Southcott – a religious fanatic Cock Lane ghost – a poltergeist making headlinesCock Lane ghost – a poltergeist making headlines

The Woodman – a rebel building a killing machineThe Woodman – a rebel building a killing machine The Farmer – a rebel hiding this machine in his The Farmer – a rebel hiding this machine in his

wagonwagon

Important Places in Chapter Important Places in Chapter OneOne

London, England: filled with highwaymen and London, England: filled with highwaymen and people too caught up in religious theories and ghost people too caught up in religious theories and ghost tales to care that the Americans were restless.tales to care that the Americans were restless.

Paris, France: filled with nobles who ate too much Paris, France: filled with nobles who ate too much and peasants who worked too hard and kept dark and peasants who worked too hard and kept dark secrets.secrets.

Newgate Prison in London: scene of many Newgate Prison in London: scene of many miscarriages of justicemiscarriages of justice

Bastille in Paris: scene of many deaths and lost Bastille in Paris: scene of many deaths and lost soulssouls

Summary of Chapter One: Summary of Chapter One: ““The The PeriodPeriod

In France, an oppressive social system results in In France, an oppressive social system results in injustices being committed against average citizens, injustices being committed against average citizens, who believe they have the worst of life. who believe they have the worst of life.

The breaking point—riotous rebellion—is near.The breaking point—riotous rebellion—is near.

Meanwhile, in England, people give spiritualists and Meanwhile, in England, people give spiritualists and the supernatural more attention than the the supernatural more attention than the revolutionary rumblings from American colonists.revolutionary rumblings from American colonists.

EnglandEngland’’s ineffective justice system leads to s ineffective justice system leads to widespread violence and crime. widespread violence and crime.

While the English and French kings and queens ignore While the English and French kings and queens ignore the misery in their countries, silent forces guide the the misery in their countries, silent forces guide the rulers and their people toward fate and death. rulers and their people toward fate and death.

Summary of Chapter Two: Summary of Chapter Two: ““The The MailMail””

On a Friday night in late November of 1775, a On a Friday night in late November of 1775, a mail coach wends its way from London to Dover. mail coach wends its way from London to Dover.

From out of the mists, a messenger on From out of the mists, a messenger on horseback appears and asks to speak to Jarvis horseback appears and asks to speak to Jarvis Lorry of TellsonLorry of Tellson’’s Bank. s Bank.

The other travelers fear that they have come The other travelers fear that they have come upon a highwayman or robber. upon a highwayman or robber.

Mr. Lorry, however, recognizes the messengerMr. Lorry, however, recognizes the messenger’’s s voice as that of Jerry Cruncher, the odd-job-man voice as that of Jerry Cruncher, the odd-job-man at Tellsonat Tellson’’s, and accepts his message. s, and accepts his message.

The note that Jerry passes him reads: The note that Jerry passes him reads: ““ Recalled Recalled to Lifeto Life”” and and ““Wait at Dover for MamWait at Dover for Mam’’selle.selle.””

Lorry instructs Jerry to return to TellsonLorry instructs Jerry to return to Tellson’’s with s with this reply: this reply: ““Recalled to life.Recalled to life.””

Summary of Chapter Three: Summary of Chapter Three: ““The Night ShadowsThe Night Shadows””

Lorry drifts in and out of dreams.Lorry drifts in and out of dreams. He imagines conversations with a He imagines conversations with a

ghost, who tells Lorry that his body has ghost, who tells Lorry that his body has lain buried nearly eighteen years. lain buried nearly eighteen years.

Lorry informs his imaginary companion Lorry informs his imaginary companion that he now has been that he now has been ““recalled to liferecalled to life”” and asks him if he cares to live. and asks him if he cares to live.

He also asks, cryptically, He also asks, cryptically, ““Shall I show Shall I show her to you? Will you come and see her to you? Will you come and see her?her?””

Summary of Chapter Four: Summary of Chapter Four: ““The PreparationsThe Preparations””

Lorry is staying at the Royal George Hotel in Dover. Lorry is staying at the Royal George Hotel in Dover. That afternoon, a waiter announces that Lucie Manette That afternoon, a waiter announces that Lucie Manette

has arrived from London.has arrived from London. Lorry relates the reason that TellsonLorry relates the reason that Tellson’’s has summoned s has summoned

Lucie to Paris. Lucie to Paris. Her father, once a reputed doctor, has been found Her father, once a reputed doctor, has been found

alive.alive. ““Your father,Your father,”” Lorry reports to her, Lorry reports to her, ““has been taken to has been taken to

the house of an old servant in Paristhe house of an old servant in Paris”” Lucie faints.Lucie faints. Her protective servant, Miss Pross, rushes in to attend Her protective servant, Miss Pross, rushes in to attend

to her.to her. Miss Pross strikes Mr. Lorry with an umbrella for Miss Pross strikes Mr. Lorry with an umbrella for

upsetting Lucie.upsetting Lucie.

Summary of Chapter Five: Summary of Chapter Five: ““The Wine ShopThe Wine Shop””

The setting shifts from Dover, England to Saint Antoine, a poor suburb of The setting shifts from Dover, England to Saint Antoine, a poor suburb of Paris. Paris.

A wine cask falls to the pavement in the street and everyone rushes to it. A wine cask falls to the pavement in the street and everyone rushes to it. Men kneel and scoop up the wine that has pooled in the paving stones, Men kneel and scoop up the wine that has pooled in the paving stones,

while women sop up the liquid with handkerchiefs and wring them into the while women sop up the liquid with handkerchiefs and wring them into the mouths of their babies.mouths of their babies.

One man dips his finger into the One man dips his finger into the ““muddy wine-leesmuddy wine-lees”” and scrawls the word and scrawls the word BLOOD on a wall.BLOOD on a wall.

The wine shop is owned by Monsieur Defarge,.The wine shop is owned by Monsieur Defarge,. His wife, Madame Defarge signals to her husband as he enters the wine-His wife, Madame Defarge signals to her husband as he enters the wine-

shop, alerting him to the presence of strangers.shop, alerting him to the presence of strangers. Defarge eyes the strangers but pretends not to notice them, speaking Defarge eyes the strangers but pretends not to notice them, speaking

instead with three familiar customers, each of whom refers to the other instead with three familiar customers, each of whom refers to the other two as two as ““JacquesJacques””

Jacque is a code name that identifies themselves to one another as Jacque is a code name that identifies themselves to one another as revolutionaries. revolutionaries.

After Defarge directs the men to a chamber on the fifth floor and sends After Defarge directs the men to a chamber on the fifth floor and sends them out, Mr. Lorry approaches.them out, Mr. Lorry approaches.

Defarge leads Lorry and Lucie up a steep, dangerous rise of stairs. Defarge leads Lorry and Lucie up a steep, dangerous rise of stairs. They come to a filthy landing, where the three men from the wine-shop They come to a filthy landing, where the three men from the wine-shop

stand staring through chinks in the wall. stand staring through chinks in the wall. Defarge unlocks the door to reveal a white-haired man busily making Defarge unlocks the door to reveal a white-haired man busily making

shoes.shoes.

Summary of Chapter Six: Summary of Chapter Six: ““The The ShoemakerShoemaker””

Defarge asks Dr. Manette what he is doing.Defarge asks Dr. Manette what he is doing. Manette reports that he is making a ladyManette reports that he is making a lady ’’s shoe.s shoe.”” When asked his name, he responds, When asked his name, he responds, ““One Hundred One Hundred

and Five, North Tower.and Five, North Tower.”” As Lucie approaches, the doctor notices her radiant As Lucie approaches, the doctor notices her radiant

golden hair.golden hair. Manette opens a knot of rag that he wears around Manette opens a knot of rag that he wears around

his neck, in which he keeps a strand of similarly his neck, in which he keeps a strand of similarly golden curls.golden curls.

At first, Manette mistakes Lucie for his wife.At first, Manette mistakes Lucie for his wife. Lucie hints to him of the home that awaits him.Lucie hints to him of the home that awaits him. Manette collapses.Manette collapses. Lucie urges that arrangements be made for his Lucie urges that arrangements be made for his

immediate departure for England. immediate departure for England.

Chapter One: Chapter One: ““Five Years LaterFive Years Later””

It is now 1780, and we see TellsonIt is now 1780, and we see Tellson’’s Bank in London, s Bank in London, located by Temple Bar, the spot where the government located by Temple Bar, the spot where the government displayed the heads of executed criminals. displayed the heads of executed criminals.

Jerry Cruncher wakes up in his small apartment, located in Jerry Cruncher wakes up in his small apartment, located in an unsavory London neighborhood. an unsavory London neighborhood.

He begins the day by yelling at his wife for He begins the day by yelling at his wife for ““praying praying againstagainst”” him; then, he throws his muddy boot at her. him; then, he throws his muddy boot at her.

Around nine oAround nine o’’clock, Cruncher and his young son await clock, Cruncher and his young son await the bankersthe bankers’’ instructions. instructions.

When an indoor messenger calls for a porter, Cruncher When an indoor messenger calls for a porter, Cruncher takes off to do the job, leaving a young Jerry sitting alone, takes off to do the job, leaving a young Jerry sitting alone, and wondering why his fatherand wondering why his father’’s fingers always have rust s fingers always have rust on them.on them.

Chapter Two: Chapter Two: ““A SightA Sight”” The bank clerk instructs Cruncher to go to the Old Bailey The bank clerk instructs Cruncher to go to the Old Bailey

Courthouse and await orders from Jarvis Lorry.Courthouse and await orders from Jarvis Lorry.

Cruncher arrives at the court, where Charles Darnay, a Cruncher arrives at the court, where Charles Darnay, a handsome, well-bred young man, stands trial for treason. handsome, well-bred young man, stands trial for treason.

Cruncher understands little of the legal jargon, but he Cruncher understands little of the legal jargon, but he gleans that Darnay has been charged with divulging secret gleans that Darnay has been charged with divulging secret information about the English plans for the American information about the English plans for the American colonies. colonies.

As Darnay looks to a young lady and her distinguished As Darnay looks to a young lady and her distinguished father, a whisper rushes through the courtroom, father, a whisper rushes through the courtroom, speculating on the identity of the two.speculating on the identity of the two.

Eventually, Cruncher discovers that they will serve as Eventually, Cruncher discovers that they will serve as witnesses against the prisoner.witnesses against the prisoner.

Chapter Three: A Chapter Three: A DisappointmentDisappointment The Attorney-General prosecutes the case, The Attorney-General prosecutes the case,

demanding that the jury find Darnay guilty of demanding that the jury find Darnay guilty of passing English secrets. passing English secrets.

The Solicitor-General examines John Barsad, The Solicitor-General examines John Barsad, whose testimony supports the Attorney-Generalwhose testimony supports the Attorney-General’’s s case. case.

The cross-examination, however, tarnishes BarsaThe cross-examination, however, tarnishes Barsadd’’s pure and righteous character.s pure and righteous character.

It reveals that he has served time in debtorIt reveals that he has served time in debtor’’s s prison and has been involved in brawls over prison and has been involved in brawls over gambling. gambling.

The prosecution calls its next witness, Roger Cly, The prosecution calls its next witness, Roger Cly, whom the defense attorney, Mr. Stryver, also whom the defense attorney, Mr. Stryver, also exposes as a dubious, untrustworthy witness.exposes as a dubious, untrustworthy witness.

Chapter Three, continuedChapter Three, continued Mr. Lorry then takes the stand, and the prosecution asks him if, five Mr. Lorry then takes the stand, and the prosecution asks him if, five

years ago, he shared a Dover mail coach with the accused. years ago, he shared a Dover mail coach with the accused.

Lorry contends that his fellow passengers sat so bundled up that their Lorry contends that his fellow passengers sat so bundled up that their identities remained hidden. identities remained hidden.

The prosecutors then ask similar questions of Lucie, the young woman The prosecutors then ask similar questions of Lucie, the young woman Darnay had noticed earlier. Darnay had noticed earlier.

She admits to meeting the prisoner on the ship back to England. She admits to meeting the prisoner on the ship back to England.

When she recounts how he helped her to care for her sick father, When she recounts how he helped her to care for her sick father, however, she seems to help his case—yet she then inadvertently turns however, she seems to help his case—yet she then inadvertently turns the court against Darnay by reporting his statement that George the court against Darnay by reporting his statement that George WashingtonWashington’’s fame might one day match that of George III. s fame might one day match that of George III.

Doctor Manette is also called to the stand, but he claims that he Doctor Manette is also called to the stand, but he claims that he remembers nothing of the trip due to his illness.remembers nothing of the trip due to his illness.

Chapter Three, continuedChapter Three, continued Mr. Stryver is in the middle of cross-examining Mr. Stryver is in the middle of cross-examining

another witness another witness ““with no resultwith no result”” when his insolent when his insolent young colleague, Sydney Carton, passes him a young colleague, Sydney Carton, passes him a note. note.

Stryver begins arguing the contents of the note, Stryver begins arguing the contents of the note, which draws the courtwhich draws the court’’s attention to Cartons attention to Carton’’s own s own uncanny resemblance to the prisoner. uncanny resemblance to the prisoner.

The undeniable likeness foils the courtThe undeniable likeness foils the court’’s ability to s ability to identify Darnay as a spy beyond reasonable doubt.identify Darnay as a spy beyond reasonable doubt.

The jury retires to deliberate and eventually The jury retires to deliberate and eventually returns with an acquittal for Darnay.returns with an acquittal for Darnay.

Chapter Four: Chapter Four: CongratulatoryCongratulatory Doctor Manette, Lucie, Mr. Lorry, Mr. Stryver, and Darnay Doctor Manette, Lucie, Mr. Lorry, Mr. Stryver, and Darnay

exit the courtroom. exit the courtroom. Dr. Manette has established himself as an upright and Dr. Manette has established himself as an upright and

distinguished citizen, though the gloom of his terrible past distinguished citizen, though the gloom of his terrible past descends on him from time to time. descends on him from time to time.

These clouds descend only rarely, however, and Lucie These clouds descend only rarely, however, and Lucie feels confident in her power as feels confident in her power as ““the golden threadthe golden thread”” that that unites him to a past and present unites him to a past and present ““beyond his misery.beyond his misery.””

Darnay kisses LucieDarnay kisses Lucie’’s hand and then turns to Stryver to s hand and then turns to Stryver to thank him for his work. thank him for his work.

Lucie, Manette, and Stryver depart, and a drunk Sydney Lucie, Manette, and Stryver depart, and a drunk Sydney Carton emerges from the shadows to join the men. Carton emerges from the shadows to join the men.

Lorry chastises him for not being a serious man of Lorry chastises him for not being a serious man of business. business.

Chapter Four, continuedChapter Four, continued Darnay and Carton make their way to a tavern, Darnay and Carton make their way to a tavern,

where Carton smugly asks, where Carton smugly asks, ““Is it worth being tried Is it worth being tried for onefor one’’s life, to be the object of [Lucies life, to be the object of [Lucie’’s] s] sympathy and compassion . . . ?sympathy and compassion . . . ?””

When Darnay comments that Carton has been When Darnay comments that Carton has been drinking, Carton gives his reason for indulging drinking, Carton gives his reason for indulging himself so: himself so: ““I am a disappointed drudge, sir. I care for no man on I am a disappointed drudge, sir. I care for no man on

earth, and no man on earth cares for me.earth, and no man on earth cares for me.””

After Darnay leaves, Carton curses his own image After Darnay leaves, Carton curses his own image in the mirror, as well as his look-alike, who in the mirror, as well as his look-alike, who reminds him of what he has reminds him of what he has ““fallen away from.fallen away from.””

Chapter Five: Chapter Five: ““The JackalThe Jackal””•Sydney Carton, the “idlest and most unpromising of men,” makes his way from the tavern to Mr. Stryver’s apartment. •The men drink together and discuss the day’s court proceedings. •Stryver, nicknamed “the lion,” compliments his friend, “the jackal,” for the “rare point” that he made regarding Darnay’s identification. •However, he laments Carton’s moodiness. •Ever since their days in school together, Stryver observes, Carton has fluctuated between highs and lows, “now in spirits and now in despondency!”

Chapter Five, continuedChapter Five, continued Carton shrugs off Stryver’s accusation that

his life lacks a unified direction. Unable to match Stryver’s vaulting ambition,

Carton claims that he has no other choice but to live his life “in rust and repose.”

Attempting to change the subject, Stryver turns the conversation to Lucie, praising her beauty.

Carton dismisses her as a “golden-haired doll,” but Stryver wonders about Carton’s true feelings for her.

Chapter SixChapter Six Mr. Lorry walked toward Soho to visit with his Mr. Lorry walked toward Soho to visit with his

good friends , the Manettes.good friends , the Manettes. He knocks three times and receives no answers, He knocks three times and receives no answers,

but the door is unlocked.but the door is unlocked. Mr. Lorry goes upstairs and notices many rooms, Mr. Lorry goes upstairs and notices many rooms,

but Dr. Manette and Lucie are out.but Dr. Manette and Lucie are out. He finds Miss Pross sitting at a desk in one room He finds Miss Pross sitting at a desk in one room

– a room filled with birds, flowers, and art – a room filled with birds, flowers, and art materials.materials.

The room also has Dr. ManetteThe room also has Dr. Manette’’s shoemaking s shoemaking kit.kit.

Chapter 6Chapter 6 Mr. Lorry and Miss Pross argue about the shoemaking kit.Mr. Lorry and Miss Pross argue about the shoemaking kit. Mr. Lorry thinks that the kit should be destroyed and asks her to Mr. Lorry thinks that the kit should be destroyed and asks her to

let him take it with him.let him take it with him. Miss Pross feels the doctor needs the kit to Miss Pross feels the doctor needs the kit to ““return him to return him to

himselfhimself””.. Mr. Lorry also comments about all the suitors who are visiting Mr. Lorry also comments about all the suitors who are visiting

Lucie.Lucie. Miss Pross will not let them in since no one is good enough for Miss Pross will not let them in since no one is good enough for

““her ladybirdher ladybird””.. In Miss ProssIn Miss Pross’’ opinion, the only man worthy of Lucie is her own opinion, the only man worthy of Lucie is her own

brother, Solomon Pross, who made a certain mistake.brother, Solomon Pross, who made a certain mistake. Lorry knows, however, that Solomon is a scoundrel who Lorry knows, however, that Solomon is a scoundrel who

robbed Miss Pross of her possessions and left her in poverty.robbed Miss Pross of her possessions and left her in poverty. The Manettes return; then, Charles Darnay arrives.The Manettes return; then, Charles Darnay arrives. After dinner, Lucie, Dr. Manette, and Charles Darnay have a After dinner, Lucie, Dr. Manette, and Charles Darnay have a

drink outside by the plane tree.drink outside by the plane tree.

Chapter 6Chapter 6

. . Darnay relates that a workman, making alterations to a cell in the Tower Darnay relates that a workman, making alterations to a cell in the Tower of London, came upon a carving in the wall: of London, came upon a carving in the wall: ““D I G.D I G.””

At first, the man mistook these for some prisonerAt first, the man mistook these for some prisoner’’s initials, but he soon s initials, but he soon

enough realized that they spelled the word enough realized that they spelled the word ““dig.dig.””

Upon digging, the man discovered the ashes of a scrap of paper on which Upon digging, the man discovered the ashes of a scrap of paper on which the prisoner must have written a message. the prisoner must have written a message.

The story startles Manette, but he soon recovers.The story startles Manette, but he soon recovers.

Carton arrives and sits with the others near a window in the drawing Carton arrives and sits with the others near a window in the drawing room. room.

The footsteps on the street below make a terrific echo.The footsteps on the street below make a terrific echo. Lucie imagines that the footsteps belong to people that will eventually Lucie imagines that the footsteps belong to people that will eventually

enter into their lives. enter into their lives.

Carton comments that if LucieCarton comments that if Lucie’’s speculation is true, then a great crowd s speculation is true, then a great crowd must be on its way.must be on its way.

Chapter 7Chapter 7 Monsignor is throwing a reception with 1,700 people. Monsignor is throwing a reception with 1,700 people. Farmer-General is there in the outer rooms.Farmer-General is there in the outer rooms. Everyone was dressed and powdered and looked as if Everyone was dressed and powdered and looked as if

they were at a Fancy Ball. they were at a Fancy Ball. Monsignor is so rich and stuck up that he eats chocolate Monsignor is so rich and stuck up that he eats chocolate

every morning which 4 strong men and a chef have to every morning which 4 strong men and a chef have to make before he will even but it to his mouth. make before he will even but it to his mouth.

He says He says ““The Earth and the fullness there of are mineThe Earth and the fullness there of are mine”” He parades around his guests briefly and then returns to He parades around his guests briefly and then returns to

his sanctuary never to be seen the whole night.his sanctuary never to be seen the whole night. Everyone leaves and one man with his hat under his arm Everyone leaves and one man with his hat under his arm

and his snuff-box in his hand, slowly passed some mirrors and his snuff-box in his hand, slowly passed some mirrors on his way out and said on his way out and said ““I devote you, to the Devil!I devote you, to the Devil!””

Chapter 8Chapter 8 The manThe man’’s name was Marquis Evremonde. s name was Marquis Evremonde. When he left the reception he orders his carriage to be raced When he left the reception he orders his carriage to be raced

through the city streets.through the city streets. He found it amusing to see the peasants nearly run down by his He found it amusing to see the peasants nearly run down by his

horses. horses. Suddenly the carriage jolts to a stop, and a child lies dead under his Suddenly the carriage jolts to a stop, and a child lies dead under his

wheels. wheels. The boyThe boy’’s father (Gaspard) is next to him in terror.s father (Gaspard) is next to him in terror. The Marquis came out of his carriage and said The Marquis came out of his carriage and said ““It is extraordinary to It is extraordinary to

me, that you people cannot take care of yourselves and your me, that you people cannot take care of yourselves and your children. One or the other of you is for ever in the way. How do I children. One or the other of you is for ever in the way. How do I know what injury you have done to my horses? See! Give him that.know what injury you have done to my horses? See! Give him that. ””

Marquis Evremonde throws a coin to the boyMarquis Evremonde throws a coin to the boy’’s father. s father.

Chapter 8Chapter 8 Defarge came out of his wine shop and tried to comfort Defarge came out of his wine shop and tried to comfort

Gaspard. Gaspard.

Marquis threw Defarge a coin also and asked if his horses Marquis threw Defarge a coin also and asked if his horses were okay again.were okay again.

Marquis drove off, and a coin came flying back threw the air Marquis drove off, and a coin came flying back threw the air into his carriage.into his carriage.

He stops the carriage and says He stops the carriage and says ““You dogs! I would ride over You dogs! I would ride over any of you very willingly, and exterminate you from the Earth.any of you very willingly, and exterminate you from the Earth.””

This entire time Madame Defarge watches the scene, knitting. This entire time Madame Defarge watches the scene, knitting.

Chapter 9Chapter 9 That night, at the MarquisThat night, at the Marquis’’s chateau, Charles Darnay, s chateau, Charles Darnay,

the nephew of the Marquis, arrives by carriage. the nephew of the Marquis, arrives by carriage. Darnay tells his uncle that he wants to renounce the Darnay tells his uncle that he wants to renounce the

title and property that he stands to inherit when the title and property that he stands to inherit when the Marquis dies. Marquis dies.

The familyThe family’’s name, Darnay contends, is associated s name, Darnay contends, is associated with with ““fear and slavery.fear and slavery.””

He insists that the family has consistently acted He insists that the family has consistently acted shamefully, shamefully, ““injuring every human creature who came injuring every human creature who came between us and our pleasure.between us and our pleasure.””

The Marquis dismisses these protests, urging his The Marquis dismisses these protests, urging his nephew to accept his nephew to accept his ““natural destiny.natural destiny.””

Chapter 9Chapter 9

The next morning, the Marquis is The next morning, the Marquis is found dead with a knife through his found dead with a knife through his heart. heart.

Attached to the knife is a note that Attached to the knife is a note that reads: reads: ““Drive him fast to his tomb. This, from Drive him fast to his tomb. This, from

Jacques.Jacques.””

Chapter 10 –Plot Chapter 10 –Plot A year later, Darnay makes a moderate living as a A year later, Darnay makes a moderate living as a

French teacher in London. French teacher in London. He visits Doctor Manette and admits his love for He visits Doctor Manette and admits his love for

Lucie.Lucie. He honors ManetteHe honors Manette’’s special relationship with his s special relationship with his

daughter, assuring him that his own love for Lucie daughter, assuring him that his own love for Lucie will in no way disturb that bond. will in no way disturb that bond.

Manette applauds Darnay for speaking so Manette applauds Darnay for speaking so ““feelingly feelingly and so manfullyand so manfully”” and asks if he can seek a promise and asks if he can seek a promise from him. from him.

Darnay asks Manette to promise to vouch for the Darnay asks Manette to promise to vouch for the true nature of his love should Lucie ever ask. true nature of his love should Lucie ever ask.

Manette promises as much. Manette promises as much.

Chapter 10 – Plot PointsChapter 10 – Plot Points Wanting to be worthy of his confidence, Darnay Wanting to be worthy of his confidence, Darnay

attempts to tell Manette his real name, attempts to tell Manette his real name, confessing that it is not Darnay. confessing that it is not Darnay.

Manette stops him short, making him promise to Manette stops him short, making him promise to reveal his name only if he proves successful in reveal his name only if he proves successful in his courtship. his courtship.

He will hear DarnayHe will hear Darnay’’s secret on his wedding day. s secret on his wedding day. Hours later, after Darnay has left, Lucie hears Hours later, after Darnay has left, Lucie hears

her father cobbling away at his shoemakerher father cobbling away at his shoemaker’’s s bench. bench.

Frightened by his relapse, she watches him as Frightened by his relapse, she watches him as he sleeps that night.he sleeps that night.

• Mr. Stryver and Sydney Carton are in Stryver’s chambers talking when Stryver tells Carton to mix some more punch because he needs to tell him something.

• Carton, who is already drunk, makes some more punch as directed and then ask what he wanted to tell him.

• Stryver tells Carton he intends to marry.

• After talking for a couple minutes Stryver tells Carton he intends to marry Lucie Manette.

Chapter 12Chapter 12 The day after the night that Stryver and Carton were The day after the night that Stryver and Carton were

talking about Stryvertalking about Stryver’’s intentions to propose, Stryver s intentions to propose, Stryver plans to take Lucie to the Vauxhall Gardens to make his plans to take Lucie to the Vauxhall Gardens to make his marriage proposal. marriage proposal.

On his way, he drops by TellsonOn his way, he drops by Tellson’’s Bank to inform Mr. s Bank to inform Mr. Lorry of what he is going to do.Lorry of what he is going to do.

Mr. Lorry tries to convince him to postpone the proposal Mr. Lorry tries to convince him to postpone the proposal until he knows for a fact she will say yes.until he knows for a fact she will say yes.

He asks Stryver to hold off the proposal for a few hours He asks Stryver to hold off the proposal for a few hours so he can consult the family and see what they think of so he can consult the family and see what they think of Stryver.Stryver.

Chapter 12Chapter 12

Lorry visits Stryver that night and confirms Lorry visits Stryver that night and confirms that if he would have proposed the that if he would have proposed the Manettes would have rejected his offer.Manettes would have rejected his offer.

Stryver dismisses the entire affair as one Stryver dismisses the entire affair as one of the of the ““vanitiesvanities”” of of ““empty-headed girlsempty-headed girls”” and begs Lorry to forget it. and begs Lorry to forget it.

Chapter 13Chapter 13~ Sydney Carton enters the Manette's house Sydney Carton enters the Manette's house

on one August day and speaks to Lucie on one August day and speaks to Lucie alone.alone.

~ She listens to what he has to say.She listens to what he has to say.

~ He tells her how his life is wasted, He tells her how his life is wasted, complaining that he shall never receive a complaining that he shall never receive a life than the one he now lives.life than the one he now lives.

~ Lucie assures him that he might become Lucie assures him that he might become much worthier of himself.much worthier of himself.

~ She believes that her tenderness can save She believes that her tenderness can save him. him.

Chapter 13Chapter 13~ Carton insists that he has declined beyond Carton insists that he has declined beyond

salvation but admits that he has always salvation but admits that he has always viewed Lucie as "the last dream of {his} soul.viewed Lucie as "the last dream of {his} soul.““

~ She has mentioned to him considering She has mentioned to him considering beginning his life again, though he no longer beginning his life again, though he no longer believes in the possibility of doing so. believes in the possibility of doing so.

~ He feels happy to have admitted this much to He feels happy to have admitted this much to Lucie and to know that something remains in Lucie and to know that something remains in him that still deserves pity.him that still deserves pity.

~ Carton ends his confession to Lucie Carton Carton ends his confession to Lucie Carton ends his confession with a pledge that he ends his confession with a pledge that he would do anything for Lucie, including give would do anything for Lucie, including give his life.his life.

Chapter 14Chapter 14 Young Jerry exclaimed hooray as a funeral was in the process, and Young Jerry exclaimed hooray as a funeral was in the process, and

Mr. Cruncher got mad at him. Mr. Cruncher got mad at him. The young boy didnThe young boy didn’’t mean any harm, but by saying hooray he t mean any harm, but by saying hooray he

could have gotten his father in a lot of trouble could have gotten his father in a lot of trouble

not even meaning to. not even meaning to. Mr. Cruncher gets mad at Mrs. Cruncher when she begins to pray Mr. Cruncher gets mad at Mrs. Cruncher when she begins to pray

for him. for him. The young Jerry follows Mr. Cruncher to the grave yard.The young Jerry follows Mr. Cruncher to the grave yard. When he was told to go to sleep, he had to sneak and hide so that When he was told to go to sleep, he had to sneak and hide so that

his father would not know he was around. his father would not know he was around. His father had told him that he was going fishing.His father had told him that he was going fishing. Young Jerry followed him that night to see if he was lying, and Young Jerry followed him that night to see if he was lying, and

indeed he was. indeed he was.

Chapter 14Chapter 14

Mr. Cruncher and Mrs. Cruncher get Mr. Cruncher and Mrs. Cruncher get into a argument the next day because into a argument the next day because he says she shouldnhe says she shouldn’’t disagree with t disagree with the way hethe way he’’s getting money. s getting money.

He tells her that she should not He tells her that she should not oppose her husbandoppose her husband’’s business. s business.

Chapter 15 - PlotChapter 15 - Plot In Paris, Defarge enters his wine-shop with a mender of roads whom he In Paris, Defarge enters his wine-shop with a mender of roads whom he

calls calls ““Jacques.Jacques.”” Three men file out of the shop individually. Three men file out of the shop individually. Eventually, Defarge and the mender of roads climb up to the garret where Eventually, Defarge and the mender of roads climb up to the garret where

Doctor Manette had been hidden. Doctor Manette had been hidden. There they join the three men who recently exited the shop, and whom There they join the three men who recently exited the shop, and whom

Defarge also calls Defarge also calls ““Jacques.Jacques.”” The mender of roads reports that, a year ago, he saw a man hanging by a The mender of roads reports that, a year ago, he saw a man hanging by a

chain underneath the Marquischain underneath the Marquis’’s carriage. s carriage. Several months later, he says, he saw the man again, being marched along Several months later, he says, he saw the man again, being marched along

the road by soldiers. the road by soldiers. The soldiers led the man to prison, where he remained The soldiers led the man to prison, where he remained ““in his iron cagein his iron cage”” for for

several days. several days. Accused of killing the Marquis, he stood to be executed as a parricide (one Accused of killing the Marquis, he stood to be executed as a parricide (one

who murders a close relative). who murders a close relative). According to rumor, petitions soon arrived in Paris begging that the According to rumor, petitions soon arrived in Paris begging that the

prisonerprisoner’’s life be spared. s life be spared. However, workmen built a gallows in the middle of town, and soon the man However, workmen built a gallows in the middle of town, and soon the man

was hanged.was hanged.

Chapter 15 – Plot continuesChapter 15 – Plot continues When the mender of roads finishes his recollection, Defarge asks him When the mender of roads finishes his recollection, Defarge asks him

to wait outside a moment. to wait outside a moment. The other Jacques call for the extermination of the entire aristocracy. The other Jacques call for the extermination of the entire aristocracy. One points to the knitting-work of Madame Defarge, which, in its One points to the knitting-work of Madame Defarge, which, in its

stitching, contains an elaborate registry of the names of those whom stitching, contains an elaborate registry of the names of those whom the revolutionaries aim to kill. the revolutionaries aim to kill.

He asks if the woman will always be able to decipher the names that He asks if the woman will always be able to decipher the names that appear there. appear there.

Later that week, Defarge and his wife take the mender of roads to Later that week, Defarge and his wife take the mender of roads to Versailles to see King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.Versailles to see King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.

When the royal couple appears, the mender of roads cries When the royal couple appears, the mender of roads cries ““Long live Long live the King!the King!”” and becomes so excited that Defarge must and becomes so excited that Defarge must ““restrain him restrain him from flying at the objects of his brief devotion and tearing them to from flying at the objects of his brief devotion and tearing them to pieces.pieces.””

This performance pleases the Defarges, who see that their efforts will This performance pleases the Defarges, who see that their efforts will prove easier if the aristocrats continue to believe in the peasantryprove easier if the aristocrats continue to believe in the peasantry ’’s s allegiance.allegiance.

Chapter 16 - PlotChapter 16 - Plot The Defarges return to Saint Antoine later that evening. The Defarges return to Saint Antoine later that evening. A policeman friend warns Defarge that a spy by the name of John A policeman friend warns Defarge that a spy by the name of John

Barsad has been sent to their neighborhood. Barsad has been sent to their neighborhood. Madame Defarge resolves to knit his name into the register. Madame Defarge resolves to knit his name into the register. That night, Defarge admits his fear that the revolution will not come in That night, Defarge admits his fear that the revolution will not come in

his lifetime. his lifetime. Madame Defarge dismisses his impatience and compares the Madame Defarge dismisses his impatience and compares the

revolution to lightning and an earthquake: revolution to lightning and an earthquake: it strikes quickly and with great force, but no one knows how long it it strikes quickly and with great force, but no one knows how long it

will take to form. will take to form. The next day, Barsad visits the wine-shop. The next day, Barsad visits the wine-shop. He masquerades as a sympathizer with the revolutionaries and He masquerades as a sympathizer with the revolutionaries and

comments on the horrible treatment of the peasants. comments on the horrible treatment of the peasants. Knowing that Defarge once worked as Doctor ManetteKnowing that Defarge once worked as Doctor Manette’’s servant, he s servant, he

reports that Lucie Manette plans to marry, and that her husband is to reports that Lucie Manette plans to marry, and that her husband is to be the Marquisbe the Marquis’’s nephew, Darnay. s nephew, Darnay.

After Barsad leaves, Madame Defarge adds DarnayAfter Barsad leaves, Madame Defarge adds Darnay’’s name to her s name to her registry, unsettling Defarge, the once loyal servant of Manette.registry, unsettling Defarge, the once loyal servant of Manette.

Chapter 17Chapter 17

• Doctor Manette and Lucie talk about her Doctor Manette and Lucie talk about her marriage which is the next day.marriage which is the next day.•For the first time since his release, Manette speaks of his days in the Bastille. •In prison, he passed much time imagining what sort of person Lucie would grow up to be. •He is very happy now, thanks to Lucie, who has brought him “consolation and restoration.” •Later that night, Lucie sneaks down to her father’s room and finds him sleeping soundly.

Chapter 18 – Plot PointsChapter 18 – Plot Points Charles and Doctor Manette converse before going to church for Charles and Doctor Manette converse before going to church for

DarnayDarnay’’s wedding to Lucie. s wedding to Lucie. Manette emerges Manette emerges ““deadly paledeadly pale”” from this meeting. from this meeting. Darnay and Lucie are married and depart for their honeymoon. Darnay and Lucie are married and depart for their honeymoon. Mr. Lorry and Miss Pross escort a subdued Doctor Manette home.Mr. Lorry and Miss Pross escort a subdued Doctor Manette home. Observing hints of the DoctorObserving hints of the Doctor’’s former mental incapacity, Mr. Lorry s former mental incapacity, Mr. Lorry

tells Miss Pross that although he must take care of some business, tells Miss Pross that although he must take care of some business, he would return soon.he would return soon.

When Mr. Lorry returned, the doctor has regressed to his previous When Mr. Lorry returned, the doctor has regressed to his previous state of total absorption in his shoemaking and appears not to know state of total absorption in his shoemaking and appears not to know Mr. Lorry or Miss Pross.Mr. Lorry or Miss Pross.

The situation continued for nine days.The situation continued for nine days. Mr. Lorry arranges that neither the doctorMr. Lorry arranges that neither the doctor’’s patients nor Lucie and s patients nor Lucie and

Darney know about the doctorDarney know about the doctor’’s relapse.s relapse. Mr. Lorry also takes an unprecedented leave of absence from Mr. Lorry also takes an unprecedented leave of absence from

TellsonTellson’’s to stay at the Manette house and watch over his friend.s to stay at the Manette house and watch over his friend.

Chapter 19 – Plot PointsChapter 19 – Plot Points On the tenth morning, Dr. Manette awakens fully recovered and On the tenth morning, Dr. Manette awakens fully recovered and

unaware that something unusual happened.unaware that something unusual happened. Mr. Lorry tells the doctor what has happened and asks what caused Mr. Lorry tells the doctor what has happened and asks what caused

the relapse.the relapse. Dr. Manette explains that he expects it was due to the revival of Dr. Manette explains that he expects it was due to the revival of

certain memories.certain memories. He thinks that he wonHe thinks that he won’’t have another relapse and if he did, it would t have another relapse and if he did, it would

most likely result from an intense experience that revived those most likely result from an intense experience that revived those memories.memories.

Mr. Lorry questions the wisdom of keeping the shoemaking bench.Mr. Lorry questions the wisdom of keeping the shoemaking bench. He wonders if the presence of the bench reminds Dr. Manette of the He wonders if the presence of the bench reminds Dr. Manette of the

past that has caused him so much pain.past that has caused him so much pain. Doctor Manette uneasily agrees.Doctor Manette uneasily agrees. He requests that Mr. Lorry disposes of the bench and tools without He requests that Mr. Lorry disposes of the bench and tools without

him.him. Mr. Lorry and Miss Pross buried the tools and burned the Mr. Lorry and Miss Pross buried the tools and burned the

shoemaking bench.shoemaking bench. The Doctor leaves to join Lucie and Charles on their trip.The Doctor leaves to join Lucie and Charles on their trip.

Chapter 20Chapter 20

• Sydney Carton came to the newlywedSydney Carton came to the newlywed’’s home, asking s home, asking Darnay if they could be friends, Darnay replied saying Darnay if they could be friends, Darnay replied saying that he thought that they were already friends.that he thought that they were already friends.

• When Sydney was gone, and in the course of an When Sydney was gone, and in the course of an evening passed, Darnay made some mention of this evening passed, Darnay made some mention of this conversation in general terms, and spoke of Sydney conversation in general terms, and spoke of Sydney Carton as a problem or carelessness and recklessness.Carton as a problem or carelessness and recklessness.

• He spoke of him, in short, not bitterly or meaning to He spoke of him, in short, not bitterly or meaning to bear hard upon him, but as anybody might who saw bear hard upon him, but as anybody might who saw him as he showed himself. him as he showed himself.

Chapter 20Chapter 20• When Darnay later joined Lucie in their own rooms, he found her When Darnay later joined Lucie in their own rooms, he found her

waiting for him.waiting for him.

• Lucie told Charles that she thought Mr. Carton deserves more Lucie told Charles that she thought Mr. Carton deserves more consideration and respect then he expressed for him, she told consideration and respect then he expressed for him, she told Darnay not to ask why she thought this, but that she knew this Darnay not to ask why she thought this, but that she knew this was true. was true.

• Lucie asked Darnay to be very generous with Sydney, and very Lucie asked Darnay to be very generous with Sydney, and very lenient on his faults when he is not by. She said that Sydney has lenient on his faults when he is not by. She said that Sydney has a heart and he very, very seldom reveals and that there are deep a heart and he very, very seldom reveals and that there are deep wounds in it and that she has seen it bleeding.wounds in it and that she has seen it bleeding.

• Charles said to himself, Charles said to himself, ““God bless her for her sweet compassioGod bless her for her sweet compassion!n!””

Chapter 21Chapter 21 Eight years have passed and the year is 1789.Eight years have passed and the year is 1789. The storming of the Bastille, which occurred on July 14, 1789. This began The storming of the Bastille, which occurred on July 14, 1789. This began

the French revolution.the French revolution. Lucie and Charles have two kids a boy who died and a daughter.Lucie and Charles have two kids a boy who died and a daughter. Both kids are fond of cartonBoth kids are fond of carton Carton visits a few times each year Carton visits a few times each year Carton still works for StryverCarton still works for Stryver Stryver married a widow that has three kidsStryver married a widow that has three kids Trouble in France reaches EnglandTrouble in France reaches England TellsonTellson’’s bank is being robbed in Pariss bank is being robbed in Paris Defarge leads a crowd in the attack on the BastilleDefarge leads a crowd in the attack on the Bastille He goes to Doctor ManetteHe goes to Doctor Manette’’s old cell looking for somethings old cell looking for something Madame Defarge cuts the governorMadame Defarge cuts the governor’’s head offs head off Put heads of guards on spikesPut heads of guards on spikes

A week later in St. Antoine, Defarge has news about a A week later in St. Antoine, Defarge has news about a captured man named Foulon, a wealthy man who declared captured man named Foulon, a wealthy man who declared that starving people should eat grass.that starving people should eat grass.

Foulon faked death to avoid the peasantsFoulon faked death to avoid the peasants’’ anger, anger, unfortunately he was later found in the country.unfortunately he was later found in the country.

Revolutionaries went to find Foulon, led by Madame Revolutionaries went to find Foulon, led by Madame Defarge who was known as the Defarge who was known as the ‘‘The VengeanceThe Vengeance””..

The mob attempts to hang Foulon, but the rope breaks and The mob attempts to hang Foulon, but the rope breaks and he doesnhe doesn’’t die until the 3t die until the 3rdrd try. try.

The peasants put his head on a pike and filled his mouth The peasants put his head on a pike and filled his mouth with grass.with grass.

When they finished, the peasants ate their When they finished, the peasants ate their ““scanty and scanty and insufficient dinnersinsufficient dinners””..

Chapter 23Chapter 23 The French countryside lies ruined and desolate. The French countryside lies ruined and desolate. An unidentified man, weary from travel, meets the mender of An unidentified man, weary from travel, meets the mender of

roads. roads. They address each other as They address each other as ““JacquesJacques”” to indicate their status to indicate their status

as revolutionaries. as revolutionaries. The mender of roads directs the man to the chateau of the The mender of roads directs the man to the chateau of the

murdered Marquis. murdered Marquis. Later that night, the man sets the castle on fire. Later that night, the man sets the castle on fire. A rider from the chateau urges the village soldiers to help put A rider from the chateau urges the village soldiers to help put

out the fire and salvage the valuables there, but they refuse.out the fire and salvage the valuables there, but they refuse. The peasants nearly kill Gabelle, the local tax collector, but The peasants nearly kill Gabelle, the local tax collector, but

he escapes to the roof of his house, where he watches the he escapes to the roof of his house, where he watches the chateau burn. chateau burn.

The narrator reports that scenes such as this are occurring The narrator reports that scenes such as this are occurring all over France.all over France.

Chapter 24 - PlotChapter 24 - Plot Three years pass. Three years pass. TellsonTellson’’s Bank in London becomes a place to read newspaper articles s Bank in London becomes a place to read newspaper articles

placed there by Mr. Lorry.placed there by Mr. Lorry. TellsonTellson’’s has decided to dispatch Mr. Lorry to its Paris branch. s has decided to dispatch Mr. Lorry to its Paris branch. Darnay arrives to persuade Lorry not to go, but Lorry insists, saying Darnay arrives to persuade Lorry not to go, but Lorry insists, saying

that he will bring Jerry Cruncher as his bodyguard.that he will bring Jerry Cruncher as his bodyguard. Lorry receives an urgent letter, addressed to the Marquis St. Lorry receives an urgent letter, addressed to the Marquis St.

Evremonde, along with instructions for its delivery.Evremonde, along with instructions for its delivery. Darnay, careful to let no one suspect that he is in fact the missing Darnay, careful to let no one suspect that he is in fact the missing

Marquis, says that the Marquis is an acquaintance of his. Marquis, says that the Marquis is an acquaintance of his. He takes the letter, assuring Lorry that he will see it safely delivered. He takes the letter, assuring Lorry that he will see it safely delivered. Darnay reads the letter, which contains a plea from Gabelle, whom the Darnay reads the letter, which contains a plea from Gabelle, whom the

revolutionaries have imprisoned for his upkeep of the Marquisrevolutionaries have imprisoned for his upkeep of the Marquis’’s s property. property.

Gabelle begs the new Marquis to return to France and save him. Gabelle begs the new Marquis to return to France and save him. Darnay resolves to go to Paris. Darnay resolves to go to Paris. After writing a farewell letter to Lucie and Doctor Manette, he departs.After writing a farewell letter to Lucie and Doctor Manette, he departs.

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ThirdThird

Chapter One – Plot PointsChapter One – Plot Points Travel through France proves difficult for Darnay. Travel through France proves difficult for Darnay. Hostile revolutionaries frequently stop him and question Hostile revolutionaries frequently stop him and question

him. him. Upon his arrival in Paris, the revolutionaries confine him Upon his arrival in Paris, the revolutionaries confine him

to a prison called La Force. to a prison called La Force. Darnay protests and reminds his jailers of his rights. Darnay protests and reminds his jailers of his rights. However, the guard responds that, as an emigrant, DarnayHowever, the guard responds that, as an emigrant, Darnay

—whom he refers to as Evremonde—has no rights. —whom he refers to as Evremonde—has no rights. The guard hands Darnay over to Defarge with the The guard hands Darnay over to Defarge with the

instructions, instructions, ““In secret.In secret.”” As he is being led away, Darnay converses with the wine As he is being led away, Darnay converses with the wine

merchant. Defarge wonders aloud why Darnay would merchant. Defarge wonders aloud why Darnay would choose to return to France in the age of choose to return to France in the age of ““that sharp female that sharp female newly-born . . . called La Guillotine.newly-born . . . called La Guillotine.””

Darnay asks Defarge for help, but Defarge refuses. Darnay asks Defarge for help, but Defarge refuses. At La Force, Darnay feels he has entered the world of the At La Force, Darnay feels he has entered the world of the

dead. dead. A fellow prisoner welcomes him to the prison and says that A fellow prisoner welcomes him to the prison and says that

he hopes that Darnay will not be kept he hopes that Darnay will not be kept ““in secretin secret””.. But Darnay has indeed been sentenced to total isolation.But Darnay has indeed been sentenced to total isolation.

• Dr. Manette and Lucie tell Mr. Lorry that Darnay is in prison in La Force

• Dr. Manette thinks he can use his standing as a one-time prisoner at the Bastille to help rescue his son-in-law

• Mr. Lorry and Doctor Manette look out into the courtyard and see people sharpening their weapons on a grindstone because they plan to kill the prisoners

• Dr. Manette rushes into the crowd, and soon a cry arises: “Help for the Bastille prisoner’s kindred in La Force!”

Chapter IIIChapter III~ Mr. Lorry feared that Lucie and Dr. Mr. Lorry feared that Lucie and Dr.

Manette's presence might comprise Manette's presence might comprise Tellsons Banks business. Tellsons Banks business.

~ So, Mr. Lorry ushers Lucie, her daughter, So, Mr. Lorry ushers Lucie, her daughter, and Miss Pross to a nearby lodging.and Miss Pross to a nearby lodging.

~ He leaves Jerry Cruncher to guard them. He leaves Jerry Cruncher to guard them. ~ Back at Tellson's, Monsieur Defarge Back at Tellson's, Monsieur Defarge

approaches Mr. Lorry, and gives him a approaches Mr. Lorry, and gives him a note to Manette.note to Manette.

~ Following Dr. Manette's instructions, Following Dr. Manette's instructions, Lorry leads Monsieur Defarge to Lucie. Lorry leads Monsieur Defarge to Lucie.

Chapter 3: Book IIIChapter 3: Book III~ Defarge claims that Madam Defarge must Defarge claims that Madam Defarge must

accompany them, so she cam familiarize accompany them, so she cam familiarize herself with the faces of Lucie, her daughter, herself with the faces of Lucie, her daughter, and Miss Pross, in order to protect them in the and Miss Pross, in order to protect them in the future. future.

~ The woman known as The Vengeance also The woman known as The Vengeance also comes. comes.

~ Upon arriving at the lodging, Monsieur Defarge Upon arriving at the lodging, Monsieur Defarge gives Lucie a note from the imprisoned Darnay. gives Lucie a note from the imprisoned Darnay. It urges her to take courage.It urges her to take courage.

~ Turning to Madame Defarge, Lucie begs her to Turning to Madame Defarge, Lucie begs her to show Darnay some mercy, but Madame show Darnay some mercy, but Madame Defarge coldly responds that the revolution will Defarge coldly responds that the revolution will not stop for the sake of Lucie or her family.not stop for the sake of Lucie or her family.

Chapter 4Chapter 4 Manette returns from La ForceManette returns from La Force Lorry notes a chance in once-unstable ManetteLorry notes a chance in once-unstable Manette Manette says he has persuaded the Tribunal to Manette says he has persuaded the Tribunal to

keep Darnay alivekeep Darnay alive He has also secured a job as the inspecting He has also secured a job as the inspecting

physician of 3 prisons, one being La Forcephysician of 3 prisons, one being La Force This will enable Darnay’s safetyThis will enable Darnay’s safety At this time in France, the revolutionaries behead At this time in France, the revolutionaries behead

the king and queen, thus the guillotine becomes a the king and queen, thus the guillotine becomes a fixture in Parisfixture in Paris

Darnay remains in prison for a year and 3 monthsDarnay remains in prison for a year and 3 months

Chapter 5Chapter 5

Manette tells Lucie of a window in the Manette tells Lucie of a window in the prison from which Darnay might see prison from which Darnay might see her in the street.her in the street.

She stands there for 2 hours everydayShe stands there for 2 hours everyday At the same time, France worsens as At the same time, France worsens as

scenes of the Guillotine get worsescenes of the Guillotine get worse Madame Defarge happens by and Madame Defarge happens by and

Manette tells Lucie that Darnay will Manette tells Lucie that Darnay will stand trial the following daystand trial the following day

Chapter 6Chapter 6

A bloodthirsty crowd assembles at the A bloodthirsty crowd assembles at the trial of Charles Darnaytrial of Charles Darnay

Court hears the testimony from Court hears the testimony from Darnay, Manette, and GabelleDarnay, Manette, and Gabelle

Darnay speaks about his Darnay speaks about his renouncement of his former titlerenouncement of his former title

The jury acquits himThe jury acquits him The crowd carries Darnay home in a The crowd carries Darnay home in a

chair on their shoulderschair on their shoulders

Chapter 7Chapter 7

Manette rejoices in having saved Darnay’s Manette rejoices in having saved Darnay’s lifelife

Lucie remains terrified for her husbandLucie remains terrified for her husband Later, four soldiers enter and re-arrest Later, four soldiers enter and re-arrest

DarnayDarnay Manette asks for the name of Darnay’s Manette asks for the name of Darnay’s

accuseraccuser Soldier replies that Defarge, Madame Soldier replies that Defarge, Madame

Defarge and one other individual are Defarge and one other individual are responsibleresponsible

Chapter 8Chapter 8

Jerry Cruncher and Miss Pross discover Miss Jerry Cruncher and Miss Pross discover Miss Pross’s brother Solomon in a wine shop.Pross’s brother Solomon in a wine shop.

He is working as a spy for the RepublicHe is working as a spy for the Republic Cruncher recognize him as the witness who Cruncher recognize him as the witness who

accused Darnay of treason 13 years earlieraccused Darnay of treason 13 years earlier Sydney Carton then appears and proves the Sydney Carton then appears and proves the

man is Barsadman is Barsad He threatens to reveal Barsad’s true identity He threatens to reveal Barsad’s true identity

unless he accompanies them to Tellson’sunless he accompanies them to Tellson’s

Chapter 9Chapter 9 Lorry scolds Jerry for leading two lives as a grave robber Lorry scolds Jerry for leading two lives as a grave robber

outside of Tellson’soutside of Tellson’s Cruncher makes amends saying that if young Cruncher can Cruncher makes amends saying that if young Cruncher can

inherit his current duties at the bank that he will become an inherit his current duties at the bank that he will become an actual grave-digger for all the graves he has “un-dug”actual grave-digger for all the graves he has “un-dug”

Carton then tells Lorry and Cruncher that he has arranged Carton then tells Lorry and Cruncher that he has arranged a time to see Darnay before his executiona time to see Darnay before his execution

Carton reflects that when one does not secure the love of Carton reflects that when one does not secure the love of another, their life is wasted…Lorry agreesanother, their life is wasted…Lorry agrees

Carton wanders the streets thinking of Lucie. He purchases Carton wanders the streets thinking of Lucie. He purchases a strange substance from a chemist’s shop. He wanders the a strange substance from a chemist’s shop. He wanders the streets until sunrise.streets until sunrise.

The judge names Darnay’s accusers: the Defarges and The judge names Darnay’s accusers: the Defarges and Manette, causing Manette to react in shock.Manette, causing Manette to react in shock.

Defarge takes the stand and speaks of a hidden letter that Defarge takes the stand and speaks of a hidden letter that he discovered in 105 North Tower of the Bastillehe discovered in 105 North Tower of the Bastille

Chapter 10Chapter 10 Defarge reveals the contents of the letter, written in a first hand Defarge reveals the contents of the letter, written in a first hand

account from Manette from 1757:account from Manette from 1757: It says that the Marquis Evermonde (Darnay’s father) and the It says that the Marquis Evermonde (Darnay’s father) and the

next in line (Darnays uncle) ordered Manette to take care of a next in line (Darnays uncle) ordered Manette to take care of a young peasant woman who had been raped and her brother who young peasant woman who had been raped and her brother who was suffering from a stab wound. Both die, in addition to the was suffering from a stab wound. Both die, in addition to the woman’s husband who was also killed by the Evermondeswoman’s husband who was also killed by the Evermondes

The following day, a woman (the Marquis’ wife) comes to the doorThe following day, a woman (the Marquis’ wife) comes to the door She offers to help the woman’s sister in order to repay the She offers to help the woman’s sister in order to repay the

tragedies committed by her family.tragedies committed by her family. Manette was never able to recover this sister’s wherabouts and Manette was never able to recover this sister’s wherabouts and

was taken to the Bastille on the following day by the Evermondeswas taken to the Bastille on the following day by the Evermondes After hearing this story, Darnay is sentenced to death by the Jury After hearing this story, Darnay is sentenced to death by the Jury

to pay for the crimes of his father and uncleto pay for the crimes of his father and uncle

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Barsad who is leading Darnay back to his Barsad who is leading Darnay back to his cell, allows Lucie to hug him one last timecell, allows Lucie to hug him one last time

Darnary tells Manette not to blame Darnary tells Manette not to blame himself for the trial’s outcomehimself for the trial’s outcome

Carton tells Manette to try his influence Carton tells Manette to try his influence with the prosecutors one last time and with the prosecutors one last time and then meet him at Tellson’sthen meet him at Tellson’s

Lorry feels there is no hope for Darnay Lorry feels there is no hope for Darnay and Carton agreesand Carton agrees

Chapter 12Chapter 12 Carton enters the Defarge’s wine shopCarton enters the Defarge’s wine shop Carton overhears Madame Defarge’s plan to accuse Carton overhears Madame Defarge’s plan to accuse

Lucie, Manette, and Lucies daughter of spyingLucie, Manette, and Lucies daughter of spying While Defarge finds this unnecessary, his wife reminds While Defarge finds this unnecessary, his wife reminds

him of HER grievance with the Evermondes: SHE was him of HER grievance with the Evermondes: SHE was the surviving sister of the raped peasant and SHE the surviving sister of the raped peasant and SHE demands the extermination of all of their heirs.demands the extermination of all of their heirs.

When Carton returns home, Manette is frantic and out When Carton returns home, Manette is frantic and out of control. Carton calms him down and relays his plan of control. Carton calms him down and relays his plan to get Lucie, Manette, and the child out of the cityto get Lucie, Manette, and the child out of the city

He then gives the documents to Lorry, along with He then gives the documents to Lorry, along with papers for himself (Carton). Carton says goodbye to papers for himself (Carton). Carton says goodbye to Lucie…….Lucie…….

Chapter 13Chapter 13 Carton appears at Darnay’s cell and they embrace in Carton appears at Darnay’s cell and they embrace in

dialoguedialogue Carton tricks Darnay into switching clothes with him, Carton tricks Darnay into switching clothes with him,

has a letter of explanation, and then drugs him with has a letter of explanation, and then drugs him with the chemists concoction. the chemists concoction.

Carton orders Barsad to carry the unconscious Darnay Carton orders Barsad to carry the unconscious Darnay to the carriage waiting outside of Tellsonto the carriage waiting outside of Tellson

A seamstress, also falsely sentenced to death, A seamstress, also falsely sentenced to death, recognizes that Carton is not Darnay and asks: “are recognizes that Carton is not Darnay and asks: “are you dying for him?” to which Carton replies, “And his you dying for him?” to which Carton replies, “And his wife and child.”wife and child.”

Meanwhile, Darnay, Manette, Lucy, and child escape Meanwhile, Darnay, Manette, Lucy, and child escape through the countryside after Barsad delivers Darnarythrough the countryside after Barsad delivers Darnary

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Madame Defarge head to Lucie’s Madame Defarge head to Lucie’s apartment to catch her in the act of apartment to catch her in the act of mourning a prisonermourning a prisoner

Inside, Miss Pross and Jerry Cruncher are Inside, Miss Pross and Jerry Cruncher are discussing their plans to leave Parisdiscussing their plans to leave Paris

When Madame Defarge barges in, the two When Madame Defarge barges in, the two women fight until Defarge unveils a gun. women fight until Defarge unveils a gun. During the struggle Miss Pross manages During the struggle Miss Pross manages to shoot Madame Defarge, but has gone to shoot Madame Defarge, but has gone deaf from the gunshot.deaf from the gunshot.

Chapter 15Chapter 15 Carton and the seamstress reach the guillotineCarton and the seamstress reach the guillotine The seamstress reflects that the new republic might make The seamstress reflects that the new republic might make

life easier for less fortunate individuals and then goes calmly life easier for less fortunate individuals and then goes calmly to her death.to her death.

She kisses Carton, and then Sidney also meets his fate…She kisses Carton, and then Sidney also meets his fate… The narrator states that Sidney met death with a peaceful The narrator states that Sidney met death with a peaceful

and prophetic stature.and prophetic stature. The narrator then shares the “supposed” vision of Carton:The narrator then shares the “supposed” vision of Carton: That he sees Manette and Lorry living a happy life. A future That he sees Manette and Lorry living a happy life. A future

in which he sees Paris become beautiful again, but most in which he sees Paris become beautiful again, but most importantly, that he envisions a world in which Lucie and importantly, that he envisions a world in which Lucie and Darnay name a child after him, and that his name will live on Darnay name a child after him, and that his name will live on for generations in their family. Finally bringing relevance to for generations in their family. Finally bringing relevance to his life.his life.