1. Explain what you think this quote means, and why it was significant to the story.
"It was the best of times, It was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way."
2. Where does this novel take place?
3. Compare and contrast the difference between England and France at this time.
4. Describe what Lorry looks like as a person.
5. Explain who Lucie Manette is and what she looks like.
A1: This quote hints at the novels central tension between love and family on one side, and depression and hatred on the other. The use of anaphora shows that the idea of good and evil are equally matched in thier struggle.
A2: England and France in 1775
A3: In England the public was worried about religious prophecies, paranormal phenomena, and a colony of British subjects in America has sent to king George. Where in France, there is spending and extreme violence.
A4: Lorry changes to put his suit on and he looked like a well dressed business man when he has it on. Around 60 years of age.
A5: Lucie Manatte is short, slight, pretty figure. Her love is so powerful in can be referred to as the "Golden Thread".
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