A foil  is a contrasting character who helps to set off the traits of a major figure in a story. …

Does the author show greater sympathy for the aristocrats of France or for the peasantry? Does he demonstrate the same …

Discuss the multiple uses and meanings of the theme of resurrection as it appears in Charles Dickens’ A Tale of …

Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities does not present an accurate historical picture of the French Revolution. Why is …

The French Revolution was of great interest to Americans in the early days of their own republic. Given today’s polarities …

The vision expressed in Carton’s supposed final words includes one for the country and its people after the newest “oppressors” …

Dickens prefaces the final paragraphs of the novel, which are in Carton’s voice, by noting that “if he had given …

Lucie finds “faith” in Carton, described as a “lost man” (page 205), after he confides in her. Does Lucie come …

Carton has clearly misused his youthful promise and believes himself to be unredeemable. Does this view of himself change? If …

Late in the novel, Carton is described as showing both pity and pride (page 332). Until this point in the …