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Dickens Describes England And France In 1775
Allison Yi 10/4/16
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Dickens describes England and France in 1775. How does he compare them? Dickens compares England and France in 1775 by explaining how England and France were in turmoil. He explains that France was creating more paper bills and spending it Dickens also explains how “his tongue torn out with pincers” to illustrate the people that were dying wrongfully from the guietne. Furthermore, he explains that England was also in a time of confusion as there were many robberies, burglaries and etc.
Both kings are described as having large jaws; what is Dickens telling us about them? Both kings are described as having large jaws. This explains how that both of the kings in England and France are kings that only know how to talk.
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The Dover mail drivers and the passengers are apprehensive of each other because they are afraid that they’ll get robbed or murdered due to the crisis that's happening. Additionally, the environment was very eerie as there was a mist and the lights were barely visible.
How does Dickens describe human beings? Dickens describes human beings as people who are mysterious and filled with secrets and even keep secrets to those that are really close to us.

Explain the meaning to "Recalled to life" “Recalled to life” is refering the the man that has been released after 18 years of spending his time in a prison located in France. Although everybody thought he was dead, he sent a mail saying recalled to life.

Identify Jarvis Lorry. Jarvis Lorry is an old man who is from the Tellson’s bank in London. Although he brought Lucie Manette to England shortly after the death of Lucie’s mother’s death, he hasn’t been seen since.

Why does Lucie faint upon hearing Mr. Lorrie's story? Lucie faints upon hearing Mr. Lorrie's story because she hasn’t seen him since he brought Lucie to England. Additionally, she learns that her father’s alive in

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