Dr Manette Visits Charles At La Force example essay topic

Tale of Two Cities is not only a love story about Charles Darnay and Lucie Manette, but also about the French Revolution taking place. Charles carries the name of a hated family who is caught in the middle of a vast movement in France. His only hope is his wife's father, Dr. Manette who helps him many times, but eventually can t. These 2 events, the love story and the revolution, are tied in and put Lucie's and Charles's love to the test. Lucie Manette is a beautiful, warm-hearted young lady, daughter of a Frenchman, Doctor Manette. She has been an orphan most of her life, but thanks to an English nanny Ms. Pross, she grew up well under Pross's care.

Word got to her by a Tell son's reporter Mr. Lorry that her father Dr. Manette, whom she thought was dead, is alive. She travels to Paris with Mr. Lorry to find her father. In Paris they go to the Defarge's wineshop where her father was hiding. Her father is in poor condition; absentminded, confused, and prematurely aged. The next day, Mr. Lorry, Lucie and Dr. Manette head back to England.

Charles Darnay is the son of a French aristocrat who was born into the Evr monde family. He is the son of the eldest of Evr monde twins. He disowns the family name and moves away to England where he becomes a tutor and makes himself known for being very fluent in both the French and English language. His frequent trips between England and France raises suspicion about Charles and his intentions during a time of uneasiness and is called before and English trial and accused of treason. There, a witness is called before the trial, Lucie Manette.

Lucie is questioned about her knowledge of Charles. Charles is acquitted on the point that he couldn t be easily identified because of his close resemblance Mr. Sydney Carton, an alcoholic who feels useless and works with lawyers. After her questioning, she feels a little guilty that her answers might have hurt Charles. Charles makes nothing of it and asks Lucie if he may visit her at her home, which was granted. Paris, France is the heart of what would soon become the Republic. The economy of France is in very bad shape; the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.

This may not seem very bad, but how these 2 classes treat each other is what triggers the revolution. One of the well-known aristocrats, Marquis St. Evr monde is the youngest of the Evr monde twins, uncle to Charles Darnay. Many years ago, he murdered a family except for a young little girl. That little girl is Mrs. Defarge who condemned the Evr mondes to hell.

He shows his cruelty to the poor by accidentally running over a child in the street, and making note that the child should have gotten out of the way. The poor-grieving father of the boy was given a gold coin and Marquis continued on his way to his ch teau. The Defarges, who were there, took note of the event, by Mrs. Defarge who knit Marquis's name into her knitting. Later that night, the father got his revenge by murdering Marquis.

Back in England, Charles and Lucie have become better acquainted. Not only Charles, but also Mr. Carton. who confesses his love to Lucie, but asks nothing in return. Instead, he vows to her to protect her, and those she loved. Charles on the other hand, has intentions on marrying Lucie, but he has to take some steps.

Over the years since the Dr.'s recovery, both him and Lucie have shared a very special, deep love between a father and daughter. Lucie is the world to the Dr. and the Dr. is the world to Lucie. Charles, being friends with the Dr., one day decides to have a talk with him. Charles tells the Dr. how much he loves Lucie and asks for permission to marry her. The Dr. is a little disturbed and fears he ll loose his daughter.

Charles explains to him that he will not interfere with Lucie's love for him and asks the Dr. to promise never to tell Lucie about his past. The Dr. finally agrees and promises to keep Charles's name in secret and gives his blessing to the marriage. Soon after, Charles and Lucie are married. Years later, their daughter, Little Lucie Darnay is born. Little did Lucie know that she inherited the name of the Evr mondes, a name that is hated in France. In France, the Revolution begins.

The Defarges have risen as leaders of the Republic, storm the Bastille, a prison and also where the Dr. had been imprisoned before, and free the prisoners. During this blitzkrieg of the Bastille, Mr. Defarge searches through the Dr.'s old cell and discovers about Dr. Manette's past. He learns that Charles is the son of the elder Evr monde twin. Mrs. Defarge shows her revengeful side by leading a group of women and slaying a couple of the guards.

The Republic celebrate their victory of taking control of the Bastille, when news about Foulon reached the Defarges. Foulon is another hated aristocrat for telling the people to eat grass instead, when there was no food to eat. A mob was quickly assembled and stormed the jail were Foulon was at and taken to Mrs. Defarge who stuffed his mouth with grass, hung him, then beheaded him. Gabelle, a steward of the Evr mondes, was imprisoned by the Republic and fears death. He sends for Charles, being the legal inheritor of the Evr monde estate, to free Gabelle from unjustly punishment.

Charles gets the news and heads to Paris immediately without mentioning it to Lucie or the Dr. He feels he has a responsibly in France and can t let Gabelle die on his negligence. Forfeiting the Evr monde estate, he feels safe thinking that the new Gov t of the Republic won t prosecute him. When Charles reaches France, he heads to Paris where he is captured and taken to La Force, a prison were aristocrats are jailed and later prosecuted to death. On the way, he is escorted by Mr. Defarge who informs Charles that he will be given no help by him. Back in England, Lucie and her father get word of Charles's news and they too quickly head to Paris along with Ms. Pross, Mr. Lorry and Little Lucie.

Dr. Manette being a former prisoner of the Bastille has become recognized as a sort of hero in the eyes of the Republic. Dr. Manette visits Charles at La Force and secures Charles in a separate cell, away from the other prisoners. Lucie's fears of loosing Charles are mended little by little with the aide of her father. Dr. Manette becomes recognized at La Force as being the Dr. of the prisoners, aide of the Republic and relaying messages between Charles and Lucie. Her father risks his life for Lucie because he feels he owes Lucie for her time and effort in reviving him. For over a year, Charles awaits his trial.

Meanwhile, Lucie and her daughter go to a spot outside the prison. According to the Dr., at that spot, Charles can see Lucie. For months, Lucie would stand at that spot for about 2 hours everyday, rain or shine. She was constantly threatened, harassed and scared by the nearby wood-sawyer, but knowing that Charles can see her, made it worth it. Charles's trial finally came and it didn t look good.

The previous prisoners were all prosecuted and sentenced to death. The Dr. spoke on behalf of Charles and persuaded the jury for and acquittal. This surpassingly victory raged the Defarges and later that day, Charles was again arrested on behalf of the Defarges. At this second trial, Mrs. Defarge raged about her childhood and how her family was murdered by the Evr mondes and wants them all dead. The jury sentenced Charles to death by the proud figure of justice, La Guillotine. Lucie cries for Charles.

Mr. Carton can t stand to see Lucie like this and works out a plan. He and Mr. Lorry blackmail a prison spy. Mr. Carton tells Mr. Lorry to prepare everyone's passports and to pack up in his carriage. The night before Charles's death sentence is carried out, Mr. Carton and the spy go to La Force and find Charles. Charles writes a letter dictated by Mr. Carton telling Lucie why he is doing this. They both switched clothes and drugs Charles.

Charles is taken back to his family by the spy and is prepared to leave Paris the next day. Mr. Carton feels better than any day of his life. He feels now that he has a purpose in life and that is to save his friend, and to prove his love and vows to Lucie. He waits his calling the next morning and taken to a room where he meets a girl. She was condemned right before Charles was.

She fears death and asks Charles for comfort. She realized that its not Charles and asks why he does it. She asks Carton if he will hold her hand on the way to La Guillotine, which Carton agrees to till the end. As they hand in hand approached the courtyard, there stood the proud symbol of the Republic's justice, La Guillotine.

Her amazing abilities arouse a huge audience to watch her perform. The girl is comforted by Carton, kisses him and approaches Her. With a drum roll and the screams of the crowd, She performs her abilities. Charles, thinking how he is doing a purpose, peacefully approaches Her.

Mr. Carton did a noble deed for Lucie and her love ones. The Revolution was a fearsome change in France that was in part justice, but cruel. Lucie and Charles will be together who will soon raise another child named after Mr. Carton. In a way, Mr. Carton is like Jesus Christ, who sacrificed himself for the others he loves.