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Results often differ from intentions because the way an individual views results is dependent upon the viewer’s perspective, and whoever performs the actions sometimes can’t comprehend all the implications of their actions. In Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, Darnay, Mme. DeFarge and Dr. Manette’s actions all appear irrational or senseless because the reader and outside characters can’t see the actions of those individuals from the same perspective, thus giving the results an entirely…

Love and Hate, a clashing force with a common purpose: to unify people and bring about change, but which is more powerful? In A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, the theme of love and hate can be found throughout the novel. Lucie’s “Golden Thread” tied all the men in her life together, transforming them into a better person. She is a virtuous woman who represents unconditional love and inspires loyalty and compassion in others. On the other hand, Madame Defarge’s abhorrence towards the…

The novel A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens involves many instances of adversity that the characters are to face. The different characters in this novel each react differently to adversity within their lives. With this, Dickens’ characters react in ways that show more into their personalities and lives, either showing the best or worse side of themselves when faced with such turmoil and difficulty. Dr. Manette as a character, as well as his behaviors, exemplify the idea that individuals…

placed under a time constraint. As for this experiment, an inspiration from George A. Miller will be used to conduct this research. Miller was a founder of cognitive psychology who discovered that people are able to memorize seven numbers plus or minus two digits. He called this “The Magical Number 7, plus or minus 2”, in which he believed it is the amount of capacity people are able to recall when using their short term memory. Furthermore, a conclusion on whether males or females have better…

to allow the free practice of religion within England and William promised that he would do just that. King William III signed the English Bill of Rights and King James II fled to France, and thus there was a bloodless transfer of power between the two Kings and England became a constitutional monarchy. Locke’s thesis throughout his Second Treatise is to prove that King William III was right in his upheaval and overthrow of the previous King James II. His other purpose in this work is to…

A vast majority of literary devices subside in a Tale of Two Cities that include: symbolism, satire, and foreshadowing. Strategically placing them throughout the book, Charles Dickens enhances his novel with his knowledge of literary devices. Foreshadowing technique resides in a Tale of Two Cities where the author is attempting to anticipate future events, such as when the non-wealthy peasants would bend down and attempt to drink the spilled wine from the broken casket. Provokingly, Dickens…

The Great Cat Massacre: Deciphering Cultural Symbols In Darnton’s second chapter, Workers Revolt: The Great Cat Massacre of The Rue Saint-Séverin, Darnton explores the bizarre ritualized cat massacre of the rue Saint-Séverin during the late 1730s. Examining the symbology behind the cat in French culture, as well as the historical context behind the massacre, Darnton weaves together a complex story that transcends far beyond the gruesome deaths of la grise, and the cats of the rue Saint-Séverin.…

Sacrifice Throughout history there have been many wars and revolutions, just as such, there have been many epics, novels, and poems written about them. In Charles Dicken’s A Tale of Two Cities, a book about families, friends, and leaders that are involved in the French Revolution, one will find the usage of symbolize to best explain a variety of themes and characters; along with this the reader will discover the usage of motifs that serve the purpose of showing the need for a revolution,…

Foils are two characters that contrast each other in order to establish their personalities quickly. They have been used for centuries to bring depth and complexity to characters without much effort. Charles Dickens uses his foils to bring light to the other's personal situation or experiences. In A Tale of Two Cities, Lucie Manette and Madame Defarge are foils of each other, with their conflicting themes of the "golden thread" and darkness. Lucie Manette shows kindness and compassion while…

Within The Other Paris, Canadian writer Mavis Gallant’s satirical portrayal of modern society progressively reveals humanity’s current reliance on procedural thought to accomplish all tasks. Identifying both Carol and Howard Mitchell as severely misguided characters through her blind trust in college courses and his desperate attempt to live according to society’s expectations, the passage illustrates the cold logic that begins to encroach on the community’s mind, eliminating the basic nature…