Lucie Manette

Two Cities, one of which are the characters Lucie Manette and Madame Defarge. These two characters represent two very different themes of purity and hatred, respectively, shown by analyzing their physical traits, character traits, and their past. Lucie Manette has the purity of an angel. The first time she is introduced in the book, she is described as “ a short, slight, pretty figure, a quantity of golden hair, a pair of blue eyes…” (Dickens 33). The blue eyes and blonde hair of Lucie gives her the appearance of an angel, as though her golden hair is her halo. However, not only does Ms. Manette look like an angel, she acts like one too by giving people new life. For instance,…

of being Lucie Manette caretaker in the novel. When Lucie thought that her parents died, Miss Pross took care of Lucie with love and affection. Miss Pross’s love for Lucie as her daughter presents itself twice in the novel. Once when Mr. Lorry goes to tell Lucie that her father lives.. Lucie faints after she hears this news, and the narrator describes Miss Pross’s actions by saying, “There was an immediate dispersal for these restoratives, and she softly laid the patient on a sofa, and…

time. But also in this quote, he is seen as the brains behind the case. Dickens is able to use caricature to show that he is both a worthless man by seeming to be drunk and a smart man by working on Stryver's cases. Another example of carctiture showing a different side of him is, ““Rot the admiration of the whole Court! Who made the Old Bailey a judge of beauty? She was a golden-haired doll!” (Dickens 110). Dickens is able to show that Carton has feelings for Lucie by exaggerating the way he is…

the phrase, “Recalled to life” which in it repetition drives home the importance of some kind of second chance. “Recalled to life” is used as code to reference the acquisition of Dr. Manette who was being resurrected to new life after being imprisoned and thought dead by his daughter for 18 years. Beginning with Dr. Manette's story first sets the tone for the reoccurring theme of second chances or being “Recalled to life”. Darnay is given a second chance at life in England when he is proven not…

Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities. Set in the time leading up to and during the French Revolution, the novel follows the people and events surrounding the metaphorical resurrection of Dr. Alexander Manette, a man unlawfully imprisoned for nearly 18 years by a noble family that later comes into play in the story. Although the story of Dr. Manette is at the forefront of the story for the majority of the novel, the theme of redemption continues to spread throughout the book, specifically…

In A Tale of Two Cities, characters choose to pursue their own passions instead of their responsibilities. Sydney Carton is a chief example of someone who pursued his secret passion and disregarded his job. Carton ditched his professional duties to obtain the love and affection from Lucie Manette. Sydney Carton had a job as a successful lawyer with his partner Mr.Stryver. Unfortunately, he was miserable and lonely. “I am a disappointed drudge, sir. I care for no man on earth, and no man on…

Resurrection and the Life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die” (Dickens 498). Carton alludes to the Bible before he is about to be executed at the guillotine in place of Charles Darnay. This allusion provides the information that Carton believes he is doing a deed that is for the betterment of society and that he will not die but rather live on in the hearts of those who remember him. This aids…

First of all, Darnay has a family to go home to every night and wake up to every morning. Meanwhile, Carton represents a single, drunkard man with no children or family to worry about. In the end of the book, Carton talks about how he envisions Lucie and the rest of the Darnay family living a fulfilled and happy life together, knowing that he is the one that let it happen (381-382). This paraphrase demonstrates how Darnay has a future with a loving family ahead of him, and much more to look…

Sydney Carton uses his dedication to help Lucie and to save her happiness. To do this, he keeps his word of doing anything for her to keep her happy, and he switches places with Charles Darnay. Because Darnay and Carton look alike, Carton is able to trade places with him and save Darnay. Carton although has to die, does not seem to care except that Lucie will be happy and that his purpose of life is over. This shows he is dedicated to help make Lucie Manette, the girl he loves, happy. Madame…

playing an idle role and being loyal as his wife does the dirty work. Similarly, Sydney Carton starts off by being a useless partner to Stryver, but in the end sacrifices his happiness for the happiness among Lucie, Little Lucie, and Darnay. Following the development of the many important round characters, Monsieur Defarge…