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A Tale Of Two Cities - Term Papers

A Tale Of Two Cities

The main purpose of this book is to show the contrasts between the peaceful city of London and the city of Paris, tearing itself apart in revolution. This is apparent in the very first line of the book, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...." This is a contrast of the two cities, London, the tranquil home of Mr. Lorry and the Darnays'; and Paris, the center of a bloody revolution.
The author shows gentleness in these violent times in the persons of Dr. and Lucie Mannette, both gentle and peaceful. He also characterizes the evil side of the revolution in the apathetic and depraved Misuser and Mademoiselle Defarge, who go about their business while death carts roll-- ...

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insight into life in the two cities at the time of the French Revolution. I think it does an excellent job of depicting just how totally involved some people became in the revolution.
It shows how people were blinded by the desire for freedom from their

former oppressors, so much so, that they attacked anyone and anything that was

even remotely related to their past rulers. I think this was effectively done by

excellent characterization, using each character to depict a different aspect of

society, then contrasting them by making them rivals. I really took away a

different view of that time period.

Some of the language Dickens used was definitely outdated. The language

was exactly what you would expect for a novel of that time period. I was able to

follow the story pretty well, although there were a few times, in switching back

and forth between cities, that I got a little lost.

Still on the whole I liked the way the story flowed. Unlike some stories of ...

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Added: 8/2/2005 08:11:29 AM
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