Tale Of Two Cities Archetype Character Analysis

When thinking of Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities from an adult standpoint many would think that it is an easy book to read. But when consulting a regular high schooler, contrary to popular belief, they might think that it is an ambitious book with cutting-edge vocabulary. Mainly, because when being realistic not all that many high schoolers read 15 - 20 books a year unless prompted or forced to. Which is why a medium sized portion of high schoolers might think that A Tale of Two Cities might be a demanding read. But, when thinking of the main story of A Tale of Two Cities, some might be persuaded to say that it is an archetype story of sorts. Archetype being, the characters and even the plot. Nowadays, an archetypal story might contain …show more content…
When it comes to a motherly character, no one is better suited to take on that role other than Lucie Manette. She is probably the most optimistic person in the entire novel, and enriches other characters with her charm. She mainly acts like a motherly-type character because she always seems to burden herself with the care of people, something that motherly figures in archetypal stories accomplish very well. For example, when Darnay was arrested by revolutionaries in France, without any hesitation, she rushed to his aid. One of the most awe inspiring things is when Lucie’s father (Dr. Manette) tells her that if she could, at three o’clock, stand on a street corner next to a window every day, Darnay would be able to see her even whilst being imprisoned. “From that time, in all weathers, she waited there two hours. As the clock struck two, she was there, and at four she turned resignedly away. When it was not too wet or inclement for her child to be with her, they went together; at other times she was alone; but, she never missed a single day,” (Dickens 297). As seen, Lucie’s sheer perseverance made her stand in that corner every single day, it could be easily said that it was what kept Darnay faithful to an early release. Even while it was raining or it was too hot outside, she would go there everyday, with or without her child. This persistence is what creates a real motherly figure in any story, especially in the archetypal ones. Knowing that someone will go to extreme lengths to stand by their husband or child in their times of hardship really shows the amount of perseverance that is needed to be a faithful wife and a great mother. Another example of what makes her a motherly figure is when the book actually, in essence, describes Lucie’s heart and what she feels for the people that are related to her. ”How near to her