A Tale of Two Cities
Introduction + Context
Plot Summary
Detailed Summary & Analysis
Book 1, Chapter 1
Book 1, Chapter 2
Book 1, Chapter 3
Book 1, Chapter 4
Book 1, Chapter 5
Book 1, Chapter 6
Book 2, Chapter 1
Book 2, Chapter 2
Book 2, Chapter 3
Book 2, Chapter 4
Book 2, Chapter 5
Book 2, Chapter 6
Book 2, Chapter 7
Book 2, Chapter 8
Book 2, Chapter 9
Book 2, Chapter 10
Book 2, Chapter 11
Book 2, Chapter 12
Book 2, Chapter 13
Book 2, Chapter 14
Book 2, Chapter 15
Book 2, Chapter 16
Book 2, Chapter 17
Book 2, Chapter 18
Book 2, Chapter 19
Book 2, Chapter 20
Book 2, Chapter 21
Book 2, Chapter 22
Book 2, Chapter 23
Book 2, Chapter 24
Book 3, Chapter 1
Book 3, Chapter 2
Book 3, Chapter 3
Book 3, Chapter 4
Book 3, Chapter 5
Book 3, Chapter 6
Book 3, Chapter 7
Book 3, Chapter 8
Book 3, Chapter 9
Book 3, Chapter 10
Book 3, Chapter 11
Book 3, Chapter 12
Book 3, Chapter 13
Book 3, Chapter 14
Book 3, Chapter 15
Themes
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Tyranny and Revolution
Secrecy and Surveillance
Fate and History
Sacrifice
Resurrection
Imprisonment
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Characters
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Charles Darnay (a.k.a. Charles Evrémonde)
Dr. Alexandre Manette
Lucie Manette
Sydney Carton
Monsieur Defarge
Madame Defarge
Jerry Cruncher
Mrs. Cruncher
Young Jerry
Symbols
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Wine
Knitting and the Golden Thread
Guillotine
Shoes and Footsteps
Literary Devices
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Allegory
Allusions
Anthropomorphism
Dialect
Dramatic Irony
Flashbacks
Foil
Foreshadowing
Genre
Imagery
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Paradox
Personification
Satire
Setting
Situational Irony
Soliloquy
Style
Tone
Verbal Irony
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Introduction
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Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Book 1, Chapter 1
Book 1, Chapter 2
Book 1, Chapter 3
Book 1, Chapter 4
Book 1, Chapter 5
Book 1, Chapter 6
Book 2, Chapter 1
Book 2, Chapter 2
Book 2, Chapter 3
Book 2, Chapter 4
Book 2, Chapter 5
Book 2, Chapter 6
Book 2, Chapter 7
Book 2, Chapter 8
Book 2, Chapter 9
Book 2, Chapter 10
Book 2, Chapter 11
Book 2, Chapter 12
Book 2, Chapter 13
Book 2, Chapter 14
Book 2, Chapter 15
Book 2, Chapter 16
Book 2, Chapter 17
Book 2, Chapter 18
Book 2, Chapter 19
Book 2, Chapter 20
Book 2, Chapter 21
Book 2, Chapter 22
Book 2, Chapter 23
Book 2, Chapter 24
Book 3, Chapter 1
Book 3, Chapter 2
Book 3, Chapter 3
Book 3, Chapter 4
Book 3, Chapter 5
Book 3, Chapter 6
Book 3, Chapter 7
Book 3, Chapter 8
Book 3, Chapter 9
Book 3, Chapter 10
Book 3, Chapter 11
Book 3, Chapter 12
Book 3, Chapter 13
Book 3, Chapter 14
Book 3, Chapter 15
Themes
All Themes
Tyranny and Revolution
Secrecy and Surveillance
Fate and History
Sacrifice
Resurrection
Imprisonment
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Charles Darnay (a.k.a. Charles Evrémonde)
Dr. Alexandre Manette
Lucie Manette
Sydney Carton
Monsieur Defarge
Madame Defarge
Jerry Cruncher
Mrs. Cruncher
Young Jerry
Symbols
All Symbols
Wine
Knitting and the Golden Thread
Guillotine
Shoes and Footsteps
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Allegory
Allusions
Anthropomorphism
Dialect
Dramatic Irony
Flashbacks
Foil
Foreshadowing
Genre
Imagery
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Paradox
Personification
Satire
Setting
Situational Irony
Soliloquy
Style
Tone
Verbal Irony
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Book 1, Chapter 4 Quiz
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Why did Dr. Manette write the letter that Defarge reads at Charles's trial?
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Manette wrote the letter to explain how he ended up in prison
Manette wrote the letter to try to resurface repressed memories
Manette wrote the letter out of boredom while in prison
Manette wrote the letter as a plea for help
What do the Evrémonde brothers represent in the context of Dickens's time?
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They signify aristocrats' evolving tolerance toward the lower classes
They represent common people's disapproval of the French nobility
They symbolize the chivalry and gallantry of the upper classes
They illustrate the worst of aristocratic tyranny
How did Dr. Manette respond to the Evrémondes' offer, and what does this indicate about his character?
3 of 6
Dr. Manette accepted the gold, indicating his need for financial security
Dr. Manette negotiated for a higher amount, showing his cunning and shrewdness
Dr. Manette accepted the gold, highlighting his weakness in the face of aristocratic power
Dr. Manette refused the gold, demonstrating his commitment to professional ethics
Which character in the novel is implied to be the surviving sister of the abused peasant family?
4 of 6
Madame Defarge
Lucie Manette
Miss Pross
The Marquis's wife
What did Dr. Manette do after his encounter with the Marquis's wife, and what happened as a result?
5 of 6
He tried to confront the Evrémondes, but he was beaten and left for dead
He sent a letter to the authorities, but the Marquis intercepted it and imprisoned Manette
He fled to another town to escape the Evrémondes, but he was tracked down and imprisoned
He sent a letter to the newspaper, but the newspaper refused to publish it
What is the verdict at Charles's trial, and how does the crowd react?
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The jury pardons Charles and the crowd celebrates his release
The jury is undecided and the crowd is silent and confused
The jury sentences Charles to death and the crowd cheers
The jury postpones the decision and the crowd protests
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