A Tale of Two Cities Questions on Marquis
A Tale of Two Cities
Clarification of Monseigneur the Marquis' identity and titles in "A Tale of Two Cities."
Monseigneur the Marquis is a French aristocrat in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. He is also known as the Marquis St. Evrémonde. His character represents the cruel and oppressive nature of the...
A Tale of Two Cities
Why does the Marquis toss the gold coin in A Tale of Two Cities and what does its return represent?
In A Tale of Two Cities, the Marquis tosses the gold coin out of the carriage to pay for the child he has run over and killed. When the coin is tossed back at him, this represents the anger of the...
A Tale of Two Cities
How does Darnay's philosophy differ from his uncles' in A Tale of Two Cities, book two, chapter 9?
Darnay's philosophy, influenced by Enlightenment thinkers like Locke and Rousseau, emphasizes equality and personal responsibility, rejecting the privilege of birth. He seeks to earn his way in...