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Who is the first born in the Darnay family?
Who is the first born in the Darnay family?
Lucie
What devastating event happened in the Darnay family?
What devastating event happened in the Darnay family?
The son died young from an illness
How is Sydney Carton received by the Darnay children?
How is Sydney Carton received by the Darnay children?
They are sympathetic but love him as well.
Carton is always sober when he visits the Darnay home.
Carton is always sober when he visits the Darnay home.
Describe Stryver at this point in time.
Describe Stryver at this point in time.
What does Stryver request upon Darnay?
What does Stryver request upon Darnay?
What is Darnay's reaction to Stryver's request?
What is Darnay's reaction to Stryver's request?
When Darnay rejected the three boys, what was Stryver's reaction?
When Darnay rejected the three boys, what was Stryver's reaction?
What is the specific date of Chapter 21?
What is the specific date of Chapter 21?
Describe the scene taking place in St. Antoine.
Describe the scene taking place in St. Antoine.
Where are the Defarges going with the many Jacques?
Where are the Defarges going with the many Jacques?
How many hours does it take to storm the Bastille?
How many hours does it take to storm the Bastille?
How many Jacques are there now?
How many Jacques are there now?
Where does Defarges request to be taken?
Where does Defarges request to be taken?
What does he do there with Jacques Three and the turnkey (officer/guard)?
What does he do there with Jacques Three and the turnkey (officer/guard)?
What do Jacques Three and Defarges find in the cell?
What do Jacques Three and Defarges find in the cell?
How many prisoners of the Bastille are released from prison?
How many prisoners of the Bastille are released from prison?
How many guards are killed? What is done to their heads?
How many guards are killed? What is done to their heads?
What does Madame Defarge do to the Governor of the Bastille?
What does Madame Defarge do to the Governor of the Bastille?
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Lucie Darnay
Lucie Darnay
The firstborn of the Darnay family, fluent in French and English, born in 1783.
Darnay children's feelings for Carton
Darnay children's feelings for Carton
The Darnay children express sympathy and affection towards Sydney Carton after his death.
Stryver's social status
Stryver's social status
Stryver is wealthy and married to a widow with three children, showcasing his high social status.
Darnay's refusal of Stryver
Darnay's refusal of Stryver
Darnay declines Stryver's offer to tutor his three sons, leading to an angry response from Stryver.
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Moral lesson from Stryver
Moral lesson from Stryver
Stryver uses Darnay's rejection to teach his sons about pride and humility.
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Setting on July 14, 1789
Setting on July 14, 1789
Lucie's sixth birthday coincides with the storming of the Bastille, a historical revolt.
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Storming of the Bastille
Storming of the Bastille
Led by the Defarges, a group known as the Jacques attacked the Bastille, taking four hours to breach it.
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Number of Jacques during uprising
Number of Jacques during uprising
The number of insurgents escalates to 25,000 during the storming of the Bastille.
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Defarge at the North Tower
Defarge at the North Tower
Defarge requests to visit cell 105 where Dr. Manette was imprisoned, revealing deep connections.
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Desecration of Dr. Manette's cell
Desecration of Dr. Manette's cell
Defarge and Jacques desecrate the North Tower cell and find only 'A.M.' inscribed.
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Outcome of Bastille Storming
Outcome of Bastille Storming
Seven prisoners were freed, and seven guards were killed, displayed gruesomely on pikes.
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Madame Defarge's role
Madame Defarge's role
Madame Defarge played a crucial role in the execution of the Governor, even beheading him herself.
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Loss of the Darnay son
Loss of the Darnay son
The Darnay family suffers the loss of a son due to illness at a young age.
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Connection between Lucie and Carton
Connection between Lucie and Carton
Lucie and Sydney Carton share a deep bond reflected in Darnay children's affection for him.
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Stryver's anger towards Darnay
Stryver's anger towards Darnay
Stryver's anger after Darnay declines his offer leads to spreading false stories about Lucie.
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Darnay's cultural blending
Darnay's cultural blending
Lucie Darnay is seen as a representation of blending French and English cultures.
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Children's response to Carton's death
Children's response to Carton's death
Darnay children mourn and reflect on their feelings of affection towards Carton after his passing.
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Defarge's leadership
Defarge's leadership
Defarge leads the uprising against the Bastille, becoming a pivotal character in the revolution.
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Historical significance of July 14
Historical significance of July 14
July 14 marks an important date in French Revolution history, symbolizing the fight for rights.
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Darnay Family Overview
- Lucie Darnay is the firstborn, fluent in French and English, born in 1783; described as blending the cultures of the Two Cities.
- The family suffers the loss of a son, who dies young due to illness.
Sydney Carton and Darnay Children
- The Darnay children express sympathy and affection towards Sydney Carton, reflecting on his memory after his death.
Stryver's Character
- Stryver is depicted as wealthy and married to a widow with three children, showcasing his social status.
Stryver's Request and Darnay's Refusal
- Stryver asks Darnay to tutor his three sons; however, Darnay declines the offer.
- Stryver reacts angrily to the rejection, spreading false stories about Lucie, claiming she attempted to pursue him romantically.
Lesson from Rejection
- After Darnay's refusal, Stryver uses this incident to teach his sons a moral lesson about pride and humility, using Darnay as a negative example.
Setting and Context
- The events are set on July 14, 1789, coinciding with significant historical happenings as little Lucie celebrates her sixth birthday.
- In St. Antoine, a chaotic scene unfolds as people aggressively seize weapons in preparation for revolt.
The Storming of the Bastille
- The Defarges lead a group known as the Jacques to storm the Bastille, which consists of eight towers, taking four hours to breach.
- The number of Jacques escalates to 25,000 during the uprising.
Defarge's Actions and Discoveries
- Defarge requests to be taken to the North Tower, specifically cell 105, where Dr. Manette was held.
- Together with Jacques Three, he desecrates the cell by burning furniture and discovers only the initials "A.M."—representing Alexandre Manette.
Outcome of the Bastille Storming
- A total of seven prisoners are freed from the Bastille, while seven guards are killed; their heads are gruesomely displayed on pikes.
- Madame Defarge plays a pivotal role in the execution of the Governor, remaining close as he is murdered and ultimately beheading him herself.
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