, Tale of Two Cities, the author repeatedly foreshadows the impending revolution. ... Also, after Marquis is murdered for killing the small child with his horses, we come to see the theme of revenge that will become all too common. ... Dickens describes the rush to the spilled wine by saying "The people within reach had suspended their business, or their idleness to run to the spot and drink the wine... some men kneeled down, made scoops with their two hands joined and sipped."... After the Marquis is murdered for killing the small child with his horses, we come to see the theme of revenge tha...

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• Grade Level: High School

"Recalled to Life" Throughout A Tale of Two Cities the major theme, "Recalled to life" exists and flourishes. ... The final and most significant instance of the popular theme "recalled to life" involves both Sydney Carton and Charles Darney. ... From the beginning of the novel when Jerry Cruncher receives a letter reading "RECALLED TO LIFE", to the end when Sydney Carton sacrifices himself for Charles Darney, the theme "Recalled to life" relates to the majority of the characters....

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• Grade Level: High School

Oppression is a reoccurring theme throughout the entire book. We see oppression happen to everyone and everywhere at least once sometime throughout the book. The first instance of oppression happens in the first paragraph, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times- This paragraph sh...

• Word Count: 561
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School