A Tale Of Two Cities
Tale of Two Cities is not only a love story about Charles Darnay and Lucie Manette, but also about the French Revolution taking place. Charles carries the name of a hated family who is caught in the middle of a vast movement in France. His only hope is his wife's father, Dr. Manette who helps him many times, but eventually can't. These 2 events, the love story and the revolution, are tied in and put Lucie's and Charles's love to the test. Lucie Manette is a beautiful, warm-hearted young lady, daughter of a Frenchman, Doctor Manette. She has been an orphan most of her life, but thanks to an English nanny Ms. Pross, she grew up well under Pross's care. Word got to her by a Tellson's reporter Mr. Lorry that her father Dr. Manette, whom she thought was dead, is alive. She travels to Paris with Mr. Lorry to find her father. In Paris they go to the Defarge's wineshop where her father was hiding. Her father is in poor condition; absentminded, confused, and prematurely aged. The next day, Mr. Lorry, Lucie and Dr. Manette head back to England. Charles Darnay is the son of a French aristocrat who was born into the Evremonde family. He is the son of the eldest of Evremonde twins. He disowns the family name and moves away to England where he
becomes a tutor and makes himself known for being very fluent in both the French and English language. His frequent trips between England and France raises suspicion about Charles and his intentions during a time of uneasiness and is called before and English trial and accused of treason. There, a witness is called before the trial, Lucie Manette. Lucie is questioned about her knowledge of Charles. Charles is acquitted on the point that he couldn't be easily identified because of his close resemblance Mr. Sydney Carton, an alcoholic who feels useless and works with lawyers. After her questioning, she feels a little guilty that her answers might have hurt Charles. Charles makes nothing of it and asks Lucie if he may visit her at her home, which was granted. Paris, France is the heart of what would soon become the Republic. The economy of France is in very bad shape; the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. This may not seem very bad, but how these 2 classes treat each other is what triggers the revolution. One of the well-known aristocrats, Marquis St. Evremonde is the youngest of the Evremonde twins, uncle to Charles Darnay. Many years ago, he murdered a family except for a young little girl. That little girl is Mrs. Defarge who condemned the Evremondes to hell. He shows his cruelty to the poor by accidentally running over a child in the street, and making note that the child should have gotten out of the way. The poor-grieving father of the boy was given a gold coin and Marquis continued on his way to his chateau. The Defarges, who were there, took note of the event, by Mrs. Defarge who knit Marquis's name into her knitting. Later that night, the father got his revenge by murdering Marquis. Back in England, Charles and Lucie have become better acquainted. Not only Charles, but also Mr. Carton. who confesses his love to Lucie, but asks nothing in return. Instead, he vows to her to protect her, and those she loved. Charles on the other hand, has intentions on marrying Lucie, but he has to take some steps. Over the years since the Dr.'s recovery, both him and Lucie have shared a very special, deep love between a father and daughter. Lucie is the world to the Dr. and the Dr. is the world to Lucie. Charles, being friends with the Dr., one day decides to have a talk with him. Charles tells the Dr. how much he loves Lucie and asks for permission to marry her. The Dr. is a little disturbed and fears he'll loose his daughter. Char
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Approximate Word count = 1658
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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