The French Revolution

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all internal traits with external garnishments. In his description
of the Monseigneur's "fancy ball," he first presents this notion. The
Marquis St. Evremonde proved to be one of those who concealed any inner
affections, when he ran down the son of Gaspard. His arrogance toward the
lower class was especially apparent in this episode, and seemed to
represent the attitude of all of the upper class toward the peasants.
The time of the Revolution was a time of true affluence and power
for the aristocracy. However, their uncontrollable greed ultimately led to
their deaths at the hands of the lower class. For the peasants, the French
Revolution was about standing up for their rights and going all out to get
them. By gaining the power of destruction, they could eventually put
behind them their ordeal of living life in the poorest conditions. These
were indeed the best of times and the worst of times. ...

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