A Tale of Two Cities Book 3 Flashcards 13-15

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At the beginning of Chapter 13, how many people are condemned to die including Charles?

What does Darnay come to realize?

He has come to accept that no one will be able to save him and that he will bravely meet his death.

What does Charles do before he will have to leave to be executed?

He writes a letter to Lucie.

Who appears in Darnay's cell?

Sydney Carton Signup and view all the answers

When Carton is in Darnay's cell, what does he do?

He tricks Darnay into switching clothes with him, has him write a letter for him and then drugs him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Carton vow to Barsad?

That he will continue on with his promise and will not back out. Signup and view all the answers

Who talks to Carton before his death?

A seamstress. Signup and view all the answers

What does the seamstress realize when she looks at Carton in the eyes and requests to hold his hand?

That he isn't Darnay. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Madame Defarge want to go and see Lucie at her house?

Madame Defarge wants to catch Lucie in the act of mourning for her husband (which is a crime). Signup and view all the answers

What does Madame Defarge fear her husband will do?

Try and help the Manette and Darnay family escape by warning them. Signup and view all the answers

Before Carton's death, what future does he see and foretell?

Mr. Lorry living a long life, Dr. Manette is well, and Lucie and Darnay are naming their child after Carton, and sees her weep for him. Signup and view all the answers

How does the last Chapter 15 have the theme of resurrection?

The little boy, named after Sydney, will become the man he always wanted to be. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Dickens use to showcase that the power of love can overcome evil?

Miss Pross against Madame Defarge. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Jerry leaves to get the door key?

Madame Defarge quickly arrives and the two women begin to fight, they both pull out a gun and Pross shoots Defarge killing her, however Miss Pross goes completely deaf. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jerry promise he will do if they return to England safely?

To stop beating his wife for praying against him and will stop his 'honest trade'. Signup and view all the answers

After killing Madame Defarge, what does Miss Pross drop into the water?

The door key. Signup and view all the answers

At Carton's execution, who is watching from a distance?

Barsad. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Barsad, Cly, Defarge, the Vengeance, Juryman, and the Judge?

They have all been silenced for good (executed on the guillotine). Signup and view all the answers

What is Dickens' tone towards the future of France at the end?

The author sees a positive vision for the future, a new beginning (hence the theme Resurrection). He notes that 'the vigorous tenacity of love is always so much stronger than hate.' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Characters

52 individuals are condemned to die, including Charles Darnay, setting a grim tone in Chapter 13.
Charles Darnay accepts his fate and prepares to bravely face his execution.
Before his departure for execution, Darnay writes a farewell letter to Lucie.
Sydney Carton visits Darnay in his cell, marking a critical encounter.

Carton's Actions and Vows

Carton deceives Darnay by arranging a clothes swap, compels him to write a note, and administers a drug to incapacitate him.
Carton assures Barsad that he will fulfill his promise, demonstrating his commitment to his intentions.

Key Interactions

A seamstress converses with Carton before his execution, which adds emotional depth to his final moments.
The seamstress realizes that Carton is not Darnay when she looks into his eyes and asks for his hand, highlighting a poignant connection.

Madame Defarge's Intentions

Madame Defarge aims to catch Lucie in mourning, viewing it as a punishable act, demonstrating her relentless pursuit of revenge.
She fears that her husband will attempt to aid the Manette and Darnay family, motivating her actions.

Carton's Vision and Themes

Carton envisions a hopeful future for the surviving characters, including Mr. Lorry's longevity and Dr. Manette's well-being, alongside Lucie and Darnay naming their child after him.
The theme of resurrection appears as Carton imagines the boy growing into the man he aspired to be.

Love vs. Evil

Miss Pross symbolizes the triumph of love over evil in her confrontation with Madame Defarge.
In a tense struggle, Miss Pross manages to shoot Madame Defarge, portraying the dramatic clash between love and vengeance.

Conclusion and Promises

Jerry, after the conflict, vows to cease his abusive ways should they safely return to England.
Following the killing of Madame Defarge, Miss Pross accidentally drops the door key into the water, signifying a loss of control and closure.

Final Observations

At Carton's execution, Barsad observes from a distance, ensuring that Carton stays true to his promise.
The fates of Barsad, Cly, Defarge, the Vengeance, Juryman, and the Judge culminate in execution, illustrating the irreversible nature of the revolution's consequences.
Dickens expresses a hopeful future for France, emphasizing that love's resilience ultimately surpasses hatred, reinforcing the theme of resurrection and new beginnings.

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Test your knowledge of Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities' with these flashcards covering Chapters 13 to 15 of Book 3. Each card presents key themes and events to solidify your understanding and recall the story's critical moments.