Throughout A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens exposes the story and personality behind Madame Defarge. Exhibited by her actions and dialogue, Madame Defarge lives as a complex character, with little to no sympathy for those who have mistreated her or her family. Initially, Dickens displays Madame Defarge as a quiet wife, and not involved in her husband's business with the revolution. However, Madame’s true identity and intentions appear when her “right hand was occupied with an axe, in place of the usual softer implements, and in her girdle were a pistol and a cruel knife.” (Dickens 212). This confirms Madame Defarge’s genuine motives and displays her violent and barbarous personality. Most of the rage she possesses arose from the way
