A Tale of Two Cities Chapter Summaries

Sets the background of the time during the beginning of the French Revolution.

Three passengers are traveling in a carriage; Jerry Cruncher sends Jarvis Lorry a message telling him to wait in Dover.

Mr. Lorry dreams of going into Tellson's Bank and digging up a man buried alive for 18 years, representing Doctor Manette.

<p>Mr. Lorry arrives in Dover and meets Lucie Manette to discuss her long-gone father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A wine casket drops in Saint Antoine, people scramble to drink spilled wine, and later, they dance and chant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lucie is introduced to her father, Doctor Manette, and Lorry arranges for their immediate departure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduction to the Cruncher family; Jerry Cruncher and his son wait outside Tellson's Bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jerry Cruncher is sent to await Mr. Lorry's orders at a courthouse where Charles Darnay is accused of treason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Witness John Barsad comes to testify against Darnay, but Stryver destroys his credibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles meets with Lucie, Dr. Manette, and others; he kisses Lucie's hand in gratitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Background on Stryver is revealed, showing that Carton does all of Stryver’s work behind the scenes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Lorry visits the Manettes and learns about a letter found in the Tower of London.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduces Monseigneur; Marquis Evremonde leaves after not receiving a good welcome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Marquis questions a mender of roads who stared at his carriage as it passed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles renounces the family name after a talk with the Marquis, who is later found dead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles professes his love for Lucie, and Dr. Manette allows their marriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stryver discusses with Carton about his intentions to marry Lucie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stryver goes to propose to Lucie but is advised against it by Lorry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carton visits the Manette household to discuss his wasted life with Lucie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The funeral procession of Roger Cly passes by Tellson's Bank, and Young Jerry sneaks out to watch his father's work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defarge discusses the suspected murder of the Marquis and the ignition of revolutionary passion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Defarges learn that John Barsad is spying, and his information creates anxiety among them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lucie spends her final night unmarried with her father, discussing his imprisonment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles meets with Dr. Manette about his family name, which makes Dr. Manette pale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Lorry finds Dr. Manette fine but lacking memory of the past nine days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lucie and Charles encounter Carton, who apologizes for his past behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Years later, the Darnays have a daughter named 'Little Lucie' and face the impacts of the French Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Defarges capture an old aristocrat committing suicide and hang him on a lamppost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Revolutionaries begin burning down aristocratic castles, including the Marquis' house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles leaves for France to save Gabelle, who is tried for treason after helping him escape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles is arrested upon arrival in France as an emigrant and placed in an isolated cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mr. Lorry finds Dr. Manette and Lucie rushing to discover Charles' location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lorry buys an apartment for the Manettes and learns Charles is no longer in danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dr. Manette informs Mr. Lorry that many prisoners have been killed by the Tribunal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lucie stands outside the prison so Charles can see her; Dr. Manette informs her of his trial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles' trial begins and the crowd sways in his favor due to his sacrifices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Revolutionaries declare Charles a prisoner of the Republic based on Defarge's orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Miss Pross sees her brother dressed as a French Republican; Carton reveals his true identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carton plans to use Barsad to smuggle him into Charles' cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defarge reads Dr. Manette's letter revealing his prison experiences and the Evremonde family's crimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles is escorted back to his cell, while Carton discusses future plans with Lorry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carton overhears Madame Defarge's plot to kill the Evremonde family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carton switches clothes with Charles, drugs him, and helps him escape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Miss Pross fights Madame Defarge to protect the Darnays, resulting in Madame Defarge's death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carton reflects on his final thoughts of family and friends as he heads to execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers