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• Discuss Dickens' attitude towards the French Revolution in "A Tale of Two Cities."What is Dickens’s attitude towards the French Revolution in A Tale of Two Cities? [NU: 2014, 16, 20]       The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a time of big social and political change in France.[Expand...]
• Tale of Two Cities a historical novel? Give reasons for your answerWould you call Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities a historical novel?” Give reasons for your answer. [NU: 2013, 15, 17, 19, 22] ★★★ Or. Evaluate Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” as a historical[Expand...]
• Dickens’s art of characterization with reference to Lucie ManetteHow does Charles Dickens present the character of Lucie Manette in his "A Tale of Two Cities?" [NU:2015, 20, 22] ★★★ Or, Sketch the Character of Lucie Manette. Or comment on Dickens’s art of characterisation[Expand...]
• Discuss the underlying themes of the novel “A Tale of the Two Cities.”Bring out the underlying theme of “A Tale of Two Cities.” [NU: 2018] A theme is the main idea of a story. In A Tale of Two Cities (1859), Charles Dickens shows many themes, including[Expand...]
• Who is the real hero in A Tale of Two Cities?Who is the real hero in A Tale of Two Cities? "A Tale of Two Cities" (1859) is a timeless masterpiece by Victorian novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870). It is set against the stormy background of[Expand...]
• How does Sydney Carton save Charles Darnay's life? How did Sydney Carton lay his life to save Charles Darnay's life? Or, How does Sydney Carton save Charles' life?  In "A Tale of Two Cities" (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870), Sidney Carton is a[Expand...]
• Short note on the attack of the Bastille.Describe the attack on the Bastille. [NU: 2017] ★★★    The Bastille was a prison in Paris, France. It became a symbol of tyranny. Many people were locked up there without trial. On July 14,[Expand...]
• Short note on Tellson Bank in “A Tale of Two Cities”Write a short note on Tellson Bank. [NU: 2016, 17] ★★★   Tellson’s Bank is an important place in “A Tale of Two Cities” (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812–1870). It stands as a symbol of old[Expand...]
• What does the broken wine cask symbolise?What does the broken wine cask symbolize? [NU: 2018] ★★★  The broken wine cask is one of the most powerful symbols in “A Tale of Two Cities” (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812–1870). It appears in[Expand...]
• The role of Sydney Carton in Tale of Two CitiesSketch the character of Sydney Carton. Or Critically comment on the death of Sydney Carton. Or, What role does Sydney Carton Play in Tale of Two Cities? Sydney Carton is one of the central characters[Expand...]
• How does Dickens co-relate love and war in his A Tale of Two CitiesHow does Dickens co-relate love and war in his A Tale of Two Cities?  Or, Comment on Dickens’ treatment of love and war in A Tale of Two Cities. Or, How does Dickens correlate love[Expand...]
• How does Dickens glorify selfless love in A Tale of Two Cities?How does Dickens glorify selfless love in A Tale of Two Cities? Introduction: A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is an extraordinary creation of Victorian novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870). It is a historical novel in[Expand...]
• Examine the theme of resurrection as depicted in “A Tale of Two Cities”Examine the theme of Resurrection as depicted in "A Tale of Two Cities". The term resurrection stands for the action or fact of regeneration or being resurrected. The novel "A Tale of Two Cities" (1859),[Expand...]
• The character of Charles DarnayCritically comment on the character of Charles Darnay. [NU: 2022]  In “A Tale of Two Cities” (1859), Charles Darnay is a man divided between two worlds. By birth, he belongs to the cruel French aristocracy.[Expand...]
• The trial scene in A Tale of Two CitiesCritically comment on the trial scene in “A Tale of Two Cities.” [NU: 2019]  A trial scene is a part of a story or play where a character faces judgment in a court. It usually[Expand...]
• Why did Dickens Consider 1775 as “the best of times and the worst of times”Why did Dickens Consider 1775 “the best of times and the worst of times”? The French Revolution (1789) is a remarkable and notable phenomenon in the history of France. “A Tale of Two Cities (1859)”,[Expand...]
• Short note on The French RevolutionShort note on The French Revolution The French Revolution was a significant event in France in the late 18th century in 1789. It lasts about 10 years. During this time, France had many changes which[Expand...]
• Short note on Doctor ManetteShort note on   Doctor Manette Doctor Manette is a significant character in Charles Dickens' novel, "A Tale of Two Cities" (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). He plays an important role in the development of the[Expand...]
• Short note on Madame Defarge’s KnittingShort note on Madame Defarge’s Knitting  In The novel "A Tale of Two Cities" (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870), Madame Defarge’s Knitting is a significant event. Her knitting is a complex hobby and a powerful[Expand...]
• Significance of the Lion and Jackal in "A Tale of Two Cities"What is the significance of the lion and the jackal in “A Tale of Two Cities?” [NU: 2013] In the novel “A Tale of Two Cities” (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812–1870), the nicknames “Lion” and[Expand...]
• “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," - ExplainIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of[Expand...]
• "Crush humanity out of shape once more, under similar hammers,"-Explain“Crush humanity out of shape once more, under similar hammers, and it will twist itself into the same tortured forms. Sow the same seeds of rapacious license and oppression over again, and it will surely[Expand...]
• "She was the golden thread that united him to a Past beyond his misery,"-ExplainShe was the golden thread that united him to a Past beyond his misery, and to a Present beyond his misery: and the sound of her voice, the light of her face, the touch of[Expand...]
• “I would embrace any sacrifice for you and for those dear to you”-ExplainI would embrace any sacrifice for you and for those dear to you This quote is derived from the famous novel "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). By this statement, the speaker[Expand...]
•  Justify the title of the novel A Tale of Two Cities. Justify the title of the novel A Tale of Two Cities. Charles Dickens’s (1812-1870) A Tale of Two Cities (1859) was published in 1859 and set during the French Revolution. The title itself is very[Expand...]
• Critically analyze the Tragic Elements of A Tale of Two CitiesCritically analyze the tragic elements of A Tale of Two Cities. Charles Dickens’s (1812-1870) A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is not only a historical novel about the French Revolution but also a deep tragedy.[Expand...]
• Who is Madame Defarge in "A Tale of Two Cities"Who is Madame Defarge, and how does she die? Discuss the significance of her knitting. [NU: 2015]   In “A Tale of Two Cities” (1859), Charles Dickens (1812–1870) creates many unforgettable characters. Among them, Madame Defarge[Expand...]
• Discuss the Significance of Defarge's Knitting in "A Tale of Two Cities"Who is Madame Defarge, and how does she die? Discuss the significance of her knitting. [NU: 2015]   In “A Tale of Two Cities” (1859), Charles Dickens (1812–1870) creates many unforgettable characters. Among them, Madame Defarge[Expand...]
• What Did Manette Write in His Letter of Denunciation?Who was Doctor Manette, and what did he write in his letter of denunciation? [NU: 2014, 18, 21] ★★★  Doctor Alexandre Manette is one of the main characters in “A Tale of Two Cities” (1859)[Expand...]