Please help with homework A Tale of Two Cities Book 2 Ch 15: Knitting
Ch 15: Knitting
1. Note the designations of which “Jacques” is which. Review the meaning of the name Jacques in relation to the addition of Jacques Five.
2. What is the symbolism of Defarge and the mender of roads walking together?
3. What punishments are rumored to be given to Gaspard? (they are mentioned throughout the chapter) What is his ultimate punishment? What is the name given to his crime? What does Monsieur Defarge say that he did to alleviate Gaspard’s punishment?
4. Amid the discussion of the “Jacquerie” (p. 174) note that it is made clear what Madame Defarge is knitting. What is the symbolism of what she says she is knitting?
5. Why does Defarge want the mender of roads to see the King and Queen? What metaphor does he use?
6. Explain the behavior of the mender of roads as he watches the King and Queen. How is he part of a crowd that behaves likewise? How does this relate to previous crowds we’ve seen?
7. Explain the significance of Madame Defarge’s metaphors at the end of the chapter.
