What is the significance of the Marquis being steeped in Colour crimson by the setting sun?
Why is it significant that the Marquis is steeped in crimson by the setting sun? Because the crimson signifies the blood of the people he has murdered, and foretells his coming murder!
What phrase does Monsieur Defarge use to signal to the Jacques?
Good day, gentlemen!
“Good day, gentlemen!” said Monsieur Defarge. It may have been a signal for loosening the general tongue. It elicited an answering chorus of “Good day!” Saying this may have been a signal to let everyone know they could speak.
What is the shadow referred to in this chapter title How is it an example of foreshadowing?
What is “The Shadow” referred to in this chapter title? How is it an example of foreshadowing? The shadow is cast by Madame Defarge (and the vengeance) over Lucie and her child. It is foreshadowing the danger coming upon them.
What relation is Monsieur Defarge to Mr Manette?
Defarge is loyal to Dr. Manette and truly cares for him, but he doesn’t shrink from a little exploitation by showing Manette to other patriots as an inspiration for the revolt he hopes to incite.
Why does Monsieur Defarge show Dr. Manette to selected visitors?
why does monsieur defarge show dr. manette to selected visitors? shows him to other revolutionaries to show the brutality of the aristocrats.
What does the Marquis symbolize?
Marquis St. Evrémonde: The marquis, with his unabashed cruelty and pompous arrogance, symbolizes the tyrannical and violent aristocracy that the revolutionaries wish to overthrow. His death by stabbing signals the country’s growing unrest.
Why is there a blush on the countenance of Monsieur the Marquis how might that be symbolic?
A blush on the countenance of Monsieur the Marquis was no impeachment of his high breeding; it was not from within; it was occasioned by an external circumstance beyond his control—the setting sun. The marquis’s face was blushing red, but not because he wasn’t of good breeding.
How does Madame Defarge respond when Lucie pleads with her for mercy?
Turning to Madame Defarge, Lucie begs her to show Darnay some mercy, but Madame Defarge coldly responds that the revolution will not stop for the sake of Lucie or her family.
How does Monsieur Defarge feel about what has happened to Dr. Manette?
Although Dickens describes Monsieur Defarge as “good-humored-looking,”and Monsieur Defarge demonstrates kindness and loyalty to Doctor Manette, when considering the injustice of the Doctor’s imprisonment, Monsieur Defarge becomes “a secret, angry, dangerous man.”
Where does Monsieur Defarge take Mr Lorry and Miss Manette?
Mr. Lorry and Miss Manette went to the Defarges’ wine shop because Defarge was keeping Doctor Manette after he had been freed from prison. Defarge offered to take Dr. Manette in with him since he used to be his servant.