Dec 23, 2009

A Tale of Two Cities | Ideas for Reports and Papers

1. The idea of resurrection or rebirth pervades this novel. How does Dickens use this theme? What does Dickens seem to be saying with it?

2. Dickens seems to show that the French Revolution was inevitable, given the cruelty and greed of the upper classes at that time. But how does Dickens feel about the actions of the revolutionaries once they took power? What did the revolution accomplish? Does Dickens approve of the guillotine? How do you know?

3. Why does Sydney Carton change places with Darnay? What makes him sacrifice his life in this way? Does Carton's character...