The Scarlet Letter and A Tale of Two Cities: A Comparison The ninth commandment tells man not to give false witness.(Exodus 20:16) Nathaniel Hawthorn and Charles Dickens in their novels The Scarlet Letter and A Tale of Two Cities‚ respectively‚ both use punishment for deception as a recurring theme. Although they do so to different degrees and in dissimilar manners‚ both authors agree that deception is a sin that requires punishment. In The Scarlet Letter‚ the heroine‚ Hester Prynne conceived
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solved. Dr. Manette tells his granddaughter fairy tales to create a sense of peace for little Lucie. Not only does it stir her mind from the problems around her‚ it also gives her hope that she can also have a happily ever after as well. Starlight‚ one of the fairy tales that little Lucie’s grandfather tells her‚ sets her mind at ease by making her believe the best is yet to come and the worst is only temporary. All children desire attention in one shape or form‚ but little Lucie doesn’t have her
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of characters who were recalled to life were Jerry Cruncher‚ Sydney Carton‚ and Dr Manette. The first person to get recalled to life is Jerry Cruncher and see how the expression “recalled to life” is shown with Jerry Cruncher by him being an old crancky man‚ and a very abusive husband. Jerry Cruncher is the one that
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comfort in alcohol and sees no value in his life. He first meets Lucie Manette and her father at the trial of Charles Darnay. As he gets to know them more‚ he finds himself attracted to Lucie‚ but sees no advantages to their relationship. His love for Lucie Manette becomes prominent once her husband‚ Darnay‚ is sent to prison in France. Carton is significant because he saves Darnay from being imprisoned in England‚ creates conflict in Lucie Manette’s love life‚ and gives his own life for the sake of the
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dejection. Sacrifices are often made to strengthen bonds‚ and no other bond in the novel is stronger than the one that Lucie Manette shares with her father‚ Dr. Manette. Indeed‚ Lucie has gone to great lengths to ensure that their bond stays strong. In the opening chapters of the novel‚ Lucie‚ in hopes that her pleas can cure her father’s insanity‚ devotes herself to Dr. Manette wholeheartedly disregarding any personal desires of her own. She promises her father that if‚ “…I hint to you of a home
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love with Lucie Manette‚ but many others do as well. Sydney has to fight to win Lucie’s love‚ but there is still a chance that none of it will matter. Sydney Carton is the assistant to Mr. Stryver‚ an attorney. Also‚ Sydney is an alcoholic. Sydney has basically wasted his entire life‚ which he regrets. In the novel‚ Sydney falls in love with Lucie Manette. Lucie is a young lady who is desirable to many of the young men in the novel. Sydney doesn’t openly admit that he is attracted to Lucie at first
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often find two or more unexpected partners‚ or allies. It is almost as if the revolution and uprising causes some bond between the people revolting‚ giving them extreme focus and teamwork. In normal circumstances‚ you might expect a woman like Madame’ Defarge to be a quiet mellow woman‚ but get her in a revolution and she turns in to a fiery death machine. Themes like these can still be spotted today‚ and most of the same rules apply. One example in the most is the revolution and rebellion in Syria
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for Charles Darnay because of his affection and love towards Lucie Manette. Sydney Carton’s life was troubled because of alcohol and bad choices; he felt like his life was a waste. When telling Lucie that he loved her‚ he also said that he would do anything she asked him. Even though Lucie did not tell Sydney Carton to drug Charles Darnay and pretend to be Charles‚ Sydney felt it was the best choice. Sydney Carton also just loved Lucie so much‚ so if sacrificing his life to make her less sad than
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Alexandre Manette‚ Jerry Cruncher and Sydney Carton. Dynamic characters play a very apparent role in the novel A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Dr. Manette starts his life as a young successful man but then is traumatized by imprisonment and again becomes successful with the comfort of‚ his daughter‚ Lucie. Lorry rescues Dr. Manette from his prison in St. Antoine and essentially brings him back to life. At first Alexandre seems unstable and much older than his years‚ but as Lucie nurses
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into others conversations. He takes full credit for Darnay’s acquittal. Doesn’t acknowledge Carton’s help. 2. What evidence is there that Carton is jealous of Charles Darnay? When they are toasting to Lucie‚ Carton gets angry and bitter he is not the one she likes. He compliments Lucie by telling Darnay what a fine lady she is. Talks to himself about how he could have been like Darnay. Rant about how alike they are. Drinks as a consolation. B) Chapter 5: 1. What is the secret to Stryver’s
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