In the final week of reading for A Tale of Two Cities, Jacques Three makes the statement, about Lucie, that she has a fine head for hanging. Blue eyes and golden hair, and looked charming. What a sick man! If you actually enjoy watching people get their heads chopped off, you may have some slight mental health problems.
Later, Madame Defarge, being the piece of work she is, tries to sneak up on Lucie to try to catch her grieving the death of one of the prisoners. If it would be possible to catch her in the act, it would essentially be easier for them to build a case (and have them decapitated also) against Lucie and her family. When Madame Defarge breaks into their home, she demands to know where Lucie is. Miss Pross and Madame Defarge get into a struggle, but Madame Defarge pulls a gun and threatens to shoot, when in turn, Miss Pross ends up shooting Madame Defarge. Thanks God someone was able to kill her, because she is such a b*tch! I'm glad that it was Miss Pross also, she took her part as being a heroin by killing Lucie's enemy. In a sense, she is like Carton, just on a smaller level. However, she has lost her hearing after the gunshot.
The last chapter is basically a reflection of what Carton was thinking as he was walking to his death; how he would be remembered by the Everemonde's, Lucie and Darney. This is an appropriate ending because it gives a reflection of how Carton is proud to save Lucie and Darney. Carton truly is a hero.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
A Tale of Two Cities-12/10/08
We start off this weeks reading with Chapter 10, The Substance of the Shadow. We get to read the letter that was hidden in the tower finally! Personally, I liked the style in which this chapter was written. I like how it was Dr. Manette's point of view throughout the chapter. Anyway, in the letter, we learn about why he was put into prison.
Later on, Manette is requested to aid in the medical attention of a boy and a girl. He tires to save them, but is unsuccessful. Throughout this letter, there are missing pieces coming together and the story is becoming more enjoyable because of the new connections.
In Chapter 11, Darney is being escorted back to his cell after being sentenced to death. He and Lucie have one last chance to say goodbye outside of the courtroom. Later, Carton escorts Lucie home and tries to encourage her that there is still a chance that he will be freed. However, Lorry thinks there is no hope for Darney, which I also agree with.
At Defarge's wine shop, the Defarge's kind of act like 'what's he doing here.' While there, he overhears the Defarges plan to accuse Manette, Lucie, and even little Lucie of spying so they will be put to death also. What a jerk! It isn't enough for just Darney to be "knocked out", but she wants the whole family gone for revenge.
Later in this chapter, Manette is going crazy because he can't find his shoemaking bench. I think he just wants to think that it's gone, because he basically Lorry to destroy it for him. He seems to be extremely distraught about what he brought about himself.
In the last chapter for this week, Carton comes up with the perfect plan to do anything for Lucie, just like he said earlier in the book! He switches spots with Darney and takes the "head-chopping" for him. He talks to a old woman who realizes that he is not Darney. Does she have any revelance? It seems wrong that Carton has to die, but be that what it may. Darney, Lucie and Little Lucie are virtually shipped out of the country to flee from the Defarge's.
Later on, Manette is requested to aid in the medical attention of a boy and a girl. He tires to save them, but is unsuccessful. Throughout this letter, there are missing pieces coming together and the story is becoming more enjoyable because of the new connections.
In Chapter 11, Darney is being escorted back to his cell after being sentenced to death. He and Lucie have one last chance to say goodbye outside of the courtroom. Later, Carton escorts Lucie home and tries to encourage her that there is still a chance that he will be freed. However, Lorry thinks there is no hope for Darney, which I also agree with.
At Defarge's wine shop, the Defarge's kind of act like 'what's he doing here.' While there, he overhears the Defarges plan to accuse Manette, Lucie, and even little Lucie of spying so they will be put to death also. What a jerk! It isn't enough for just Darney to be "knocked out", but she wants the whole family gone for revenge.
Later in this chapter, Manette is going crazy because he can't find his shoemaking bench. I think he just wants to think that it's gone, because he basically Lorry to destroy it for him. He seems to be extremely distraught about what he brought about himself.
In the last chapter for this week, Carton comes up with the perfect plan to do anything for Lucie, just like he said earlier in the book! He switches spots with Darney and takes the "head-chopping" for him. He talks to a old woman who realizes that he is not Darney. Does she have any revelance? It seems wrong that Carton has to die, but be that what it may. Darney, Lucie and Little Lucie are virtually shipped out of the country to flee from the Defarge's.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
A Tale of Two Cities-12/4/08
In chapter 3, Mr. Lorry moves Lucie and Manette to a different location because of fear of drawing danger to Tellson's and leaves Jerry to be their guard. Judging by the title, there has been a shadow cast over Lucie. I believe something bad will happen to either Lucie or Manette, but I am unsure. The Defarges are quickly becoming the people to stay away from. She gives Lucie from Manette, saying that Darney is OK. Madame Defarge is intentionally trying to scare Lucie in order to lessen her as a threat.
As the revolution becomes more and more violent, Manette is still desperate to get Darney out of jail. I am not sure if his perseverance will pay off or not, but for how hard he is trying, i really do hope so. His confidence plays off of how he escaped from Bastille, so he is trying to help Darney the same way he helped himself. During this time, the king and queen are beheaded by the guillotine.
In chapter 5, Lucie talks to a man who has a saw. It seems like she is trying o become friends with him to avoid him. Later, the townspeople are dancing the Carmagnole, a once innocent dance which has been turned "dirty." Lucie is disgusted with this because it is not the way she remembered the dance.
In the next chapter, Darney is aquitted and marched out grandly on a chair. However, the Defarges still want him dead! It is suprising, considering that they don't really even know him. They have connections with Lucie and Manette, but they don't know Darney very well.
As the revolution becomes more and more violent, Manette is still desperate to get Darney out of jail. I am not sure if his perseverance will pay off or not, but for how hard he is trying, i really do hope so. His confidence plays off of how he escaped from Bastille, so he is trying to help Darney the same way he helped himself. During this time, the king and queen are beheaded by the guillotine.
In chapter 5, Lucie talks to a man who has a saw. It seems like she is trying o become friends with him to avoid him. Later, the townspeople are dancing the Carmagnole, a once innocent dance which has been turned "dirty." Lucie is disgusted with this because it is not the way she remembered the dance.
In the next chapter, Darney is aquitted and marched out grandly on a chair. However, the Defarges still want him dead! It is suprising, considering that they don't really even know him. They have connections with Lucie and Manette, but they don't know Darney very well.
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