In the next part of this tale we discover multiple facts, some of which I found surprising. We learn that Charles Darnay is connected to France by his uncle the Marquis, and then the quick follow up murder of the very same uncle the next day. Mr. Darnay becomes a professor in England teaching French. Mr. Stryver and Mr. Darnay both have the plan of marrying the beautiful Madame Manette. The author, Dickens, also sets up the scene for the French Revolution to come by his portrayal of the evil upper class in the French society. There is quite a bit of foreshadowing in this section of the book as to what will happen next.
Text to text: I connected this book to Ranger's Apprentice. In Ranger's Apprentice there is the same conflict of two men attempting to attract the attention of one woman that could lead to conflict between the main characters. Since this time period is a time ferocity for getting what you wanted, Darnay and Stryver could battle it out and I wouldn't be surprised.
Text to reader: This part of the Tale of Two Cities connects to me through Darnay in many aspects. The part especially when we learn his relation to his uncle in France, I feel the same uneasiness he feels of being just handed something. Darnay does not feel it his right to just earn the right of being a lord of the people and believes he needs to work for it. I feel the same way (obviously not concerning becoming a feudal lord) with being given rewards. I need to work for it to earn it.
No comments:
Post a Comment