Unit 4: Chapters 4 6

Unit 4: Chapters 4 6

Unit 4: Chapters 4 – 6

  1. After the acquittal, Dr. Manette has a surprising reaction to Darnay. (Pg 71, lines 19-22). What might account for this strange behavior on the part of Dr. Manette?
  1. Stryver is obviously successful, largely because of his friendship with Carton.
  2. How is Stryver described on page 70, lines 26-31? What is Dicken’s opinion of the man?
  3. What does the following statement tell us about Stryver? (page 76, lines 13-17) Evidently, who had this faculty?
  4. Twice on page 71 Stryver is mentioned as having “shouldered” his way into a group. The word is mentioned again at the top of page 76 and of 80. What does Dicken’s use of this word tell us about Stryver?
  5. How does Stryver show his lack of sensitivity in deadline with Carton?
  6. According to old beliefs, jackal being called the “lion-provider.” Why is Stryver called the lion and Carton the jackal?
  7. Dickens sometimes chooses names for specific reasons. Does the name Stryver suggest any quality?
  1. What additional information about Dr. Manette’s present condition de we get on page 70, lines 4-24?
  2. What additional information about Lucie Manette is provided in the description of her home? (page 83, lines 9-23)
  3. What opinion does Mr. Lorry have of Miss Pross?
  1. Two important elements in foreshadowing are emphasized in these chapters: the resemblance of Darnay and Carton and the possible consequences for the future; and the great many people who would some day enter the lives of our characters.
  2. Carton tells Darnay, “’Don’t let your sober face elate you, however; you don’t know what it may come to.’” (page 75, lines 7-8) What does Carton mean here? (See also page 77, lines 26-31)
  3. Miss Pross says, “’We shall have hundreds of people pretty soon!’” (page 87, lines 35-36) Carton says, “’It comes surely.’” (page 91, line 14) Lucie says, “’I have made the echoes out to be the echoes of all the footsteps that are coming by and by into our lives.’” (page 91, lines 31-33) The author says, “Perhaps, see the great crowd of people with its rush and roar, bearing down upon them, too.” (page 92, lines 34-35) What do these quotations lead the reader to expect in later pages?
  4. Dickens uses the symbol of “the golden thread” (page 70, line 18) to refer to Lucie. Do you consider this a good symbol? Why or why not?
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