Tale Quotes
"On the drunken occasion in question (one of a large number, as you know), I was insufferable about liking you, and not liking you. I wish you would forget it." Page 187 lines 20-22
Who said It? Carton Context? talking to Darnay at the doorstep of his home talking about becoming friends Importance? event causes Darnay to belittle Carton, but Lucie protects Carton
"This property and France are lost to me...I renounce them"
Who said It? Charles Darnay Context? At dinner in the chateau Importance? Darnay doesn't care about France
"Dearest - Take courage. I am well, and you father has influence around me. You cannot answer this. Kiss our child for me." (243: 13-15)
Who said It? Charles Darnay talking to Lucy Context? in the letter that Charles gave to M Defarge to give to Lucie Importance? it is short
"I renounce it...If it ever becomes mine, it shall be put into some hands better qualified to free it slowly...from the weight that drags it down, so that the miserable people who cannot leave it and who have been wrung to the last point of endurance may, in another generation, suffer less...there is a curse on it, and on all this land."
Who said It? Darnay Context? dinner discussion Importance? Darnay doesn't care about France
"It is madness. It cannot be accomplished, it can never be done, it has been attempted, and has always failed. I implore you not to add your death to the bitterness of mine." (321: 32-34)
Who said It? Darnay Context? he is talking to Carton while they are in Darnay's cell because Darnay does not want Carton to die for him Importance? Darnay did try to get Carton out of trouble
"Every stone if its inner wall was covered by inscriptions which had been carved by prisoners- dates, names, complaints, and prayers...Upon a corner in the angle of a wall, one prisoner, who seemed to have gone to execution, had cut, at his last work, three letters...it was suggested that the letters were not initials, but the complete word DIG." (pg. 90 lines 5-15)
Who said It? Darnay Context? telling the DIG story under the plain tree Importance? mirror scene to searching for the letter in Dr. Manette cell at Bastille;
"'It does not take a long time,' said ---, composedly, 'does it take to make and store the lightning? Tell me.' --- raised his head thoughtfully, as if there were something in that too. 'It does not take a long tim,' said ---, 'for and earthquake to swallow a town. Eh well! Tell me how long it takes to prepare an earthquake?' 'A long time I suppose,' said ---. 'But when it is ready, it takes place, and grinds to pieces everything before it. In the meantime, it is always preparing, though it is not seen or heard.'" (161, 18 - 30)
Who said It? Defarges Context? Wine shop after they talk to the Jacque Meaning? Defarges want the Revolution will start, and Ernest defarge is worried about not being alive for the revolution. Importance? they will start the revolution
"Driven home into the heart of the stone figure attached to it was a knife...Drive him fast to his tomb. This, from..."
Who said It? Dicken-note from gaspard Context?after Marquis is stabbed Importance? gives hint of who the murderer of the Marquis is (gaspard)
"It is a lady's shoe. It is a young lady's walking-shoe. It is in the present mode. I never saw the mode. I have had a pattern in my hand." (1.6.33-35).
Who said It? Dr. Manette Context? Mr Lorry and Miss Manette have gone upstairs to the garette to see Dr. Manette Importance? his coping mechanism, it is his wife's foot measurement
"But, now I believe that the mark of the red cross is fatal to them, and that they have no part in His mercies. And them and their descendants, to the last of their race, I, unhappy prisoner, do this last night of the year 1767, in my unbearable agony, denounce to the times when all these things shall be answered for. I denounce them to Heaven and to earth. " (Pg. 304 Line 21+).
Who said It? Dr. Manette Context? The letter is being read in the trial of Darnay, the letter was written in his cell Importance? Darnay man
"Did you ask me for my name?" "Assuredly I did." "One Hundred and Five, North Tower." (1.6.7-9).
Who said It? Dr. Manette Context?Mr. lorry and Miss Manette have gone upstairs to the garret to see Dr Manette Importance? Gives a hint into his past (subplot); he thinks of himself as his cell number as opposed to his real name
"You must not be weak my darling," he remonstrated; "don't tremble so. I have saved him." (pg. 263 lines 10-11)
Who said It? Dr. Manette said it to Lucie Context?Darnay has just been acquitted Importance? Dr. Manette will do anything to keep Lucie happy
"For the love of Heaven, of justice, of generosity, of the honour of your noble name, I supplicate you, Monsieur heretofore the Marquis, to succor and release me" (220, 2-4).
Who said It? Gabelle Context? Gabelle is writing Darnay from prison Importance? this is how Darnay gets imprisoned for the 2nd and 3rd time!!!
"'Recalled to life.' That's a blazing strange message. Much of that wouldn't do for you, Jerry! I say, Jerry! You'd be in a blazing bad way, if recalling to life was to come into fashion, Jerry!" 8-9:39- 3
Who said It? Jerry Context? after delivering the message recalled to life to Lorry Importance? a clue to his 2nd occupation
What do you mean by flopping yourself down and praying again' me? (2.1.
Who said It? Jerry Cruncher Context? The Cruncher's apartment.Jerry notices that his wife is praying, and he thinks that she is praying against him Importance? the subplot of Cruncher's life
"So you put him in his coffin? Who took him out of it?"
Who said It? Jerry Cruncher Context? They're trying to get Sydney to see Charles but John is like no so then they start talking about his partner and then they talk about him and then somehow Roger Cly comes up and then John says he is dead but then Jerry reveals that Roger IS NOT DEAD. (blackmailing/threatening) Importance? Jerry's old night job finally plays into the story
"Why, yes, of Beauvais. Like Monsieur Manette, your father, the gentleman was of Beauvais. Like Monsieur Manette, your father, the gentleman was of repute in Paris. I had the honour of knowing him there. Our relations were business relations, but confidential. I was at that time in our French House, and had been-oh! twenty years." (p. 19: lines 10-15)
Who said It? Lorry Context? explaining the situation to Miss Manette-Royal George Hotel Importance? tells 3rd person to keep distance from the story
"But he has been--been found. He is alive. Greatly changed, it is too probable; almost a wreck, it is possible; though we will hope the best. Still, alive. Your father has been taken to the house of an old servant in Paris, and we are going there: I, to identify him if I can: you, to restore him to life, love, duty, rest, comfort." (p. 22: lines 3-7)
Who said It? Lorry Context?telling Miss Manette her father is alive at the Royal George Hotel in London Importance?Lucie's life is being rearranged; Lucie has to recall Dr. Manette to life
"'I am not thankless, I hope, but that dreadful woman seems to throw a shadow on me and on all my hopes.'" (245:30-31)
Who said It? Lucie Context? When Mme. Defarge comes into the room and gives bad vibes and tells Lucie that she will protect her and her child Importance? Lucie is paranoid of Mme. Defarge and this foreshadows that Defarge will try to exterminate them
I fear he is not to be reclaimed; there is scarcely a hope that anything in his character or fortunes is reparable now. But, I am sure he is capable of good things, gentle things, even magnanimous things.
Who said It? Lucie Manette Context? After dinner when Darnay belittles Carton Importance? Lucie sees the softer side of Carton and it is good
"'nothing for you. My duty is to my country and the People. I am the sworn servant of both, against you. I will do nothing for you.'" (230:39 & 231:1-2)
Who said It? Madame Defarge Context? Charles is asking M. Defarge to help him but he can't because Defarge is a revolutionary and Charles is aristocracy. Importance? foreshadows that Defarge won't ever help him or his family
"The chateau and all the race. Extermination!"
Who said It? Madame Defarge Context? This is when Madame Defarge is knitting (registering) the names Importance? dooms the Evremonde family and anyone connected to their family
"Repression is only lasting philosophy. The dark deference of fear and slavery... will wat inkeep the dogs obedient to the whip."
Who said It? Marquis Context? at dinner after he ran over the kid and they were arguing Importance? doesn't care about other humans other than himself
"They are sought by so many, and they are granted (comparatively) to so few! It used not to be so, but... in all such things is changed for the worse. Our not remote ancestors held the right of life and death over the surrounding vulgar."
Who said It? Marquis Context?conversation with darnay while they are having dinner Importance? shows his superior way of thinking
"...a face... I can look at... which looks at me with any deference on it but the dark deference of fear and slavery."
Who said It? Marquis Context?discussion w Darnay at the Chateau Importance? likes the idea of fear and slavery
You shall not get the better of me. I am an Englishwoman!
Who said It? Miss Pross Context? speaking to Mme. Defarge in Paris because Mme. wants to kill Lucie Importance? Showing her strength and loyalty to the Manettes
"'There never was, not will be, but one man worthy of Ladybird,' said -- ; 'and that was my brother Solomon, if he hadn't made a mistake in life.'" (pg. 85 lines 28-30)
Who said It? Miss Pross Context? talking to Mr. Lorry about the 100s of suitors for Lucie Meaning?no one is of enough for her except Solomon Importance? Situational irony because Solomon is later discovered as the spy John Barsad, introduces the subplot of Solomon Pross
My husband, fellow-citizen, is a good Republican and a bold man; he had deserved well of the Republic, and possesses its confidence. But my husband has his weaknesses, and he is so weak as to relent towards this Doctor." (p 329: 2-6)
Who said It? Mme. Defarge Context? speaking to the Vengeance and Jacques Three Importance? Mme. Defarge has an utter hatred for the Evremondes and anyone associated with them because of her tragic past.
"Then tell wind and fire where to stop... but don't tell me." (312:22-23)
Who said It? Mme. Defarge speaking to her husband Context? speaking to her husband wants her to stop killing people Importance? compared to wind and fire; not satisfied and wants entire Evremonde family dead
Be a brave man, my Gaspard: It is better for the poor little thing to die so, than to live in such times as these. It has died in a moment without pain. Could it have lived an hour as happily?
Who said It? Monsieur Defarge Context? after Gaspards child was run over by the Marquis' carriage Importance? shows how miserable the lives of the french peasants are
"'Wait at Dover for Mam'selle.' It's not long, you see, guard. Jerry, say that my answer was, RECALLED TO LIFE." 7: 37- 39
Who said It? Mr Lorry Context? Jerry just delivered a message from Tellson's to Lorry Importance? introduces the theme of recalled to life, secrets, codes. No one but Lorry understands the message
"I'm a mere man of business, and unfit to cope with such intricate and difficult matters." 182:14-15
Who said It? Mr. Lorry Context? He was talking to Dr. Manette about the relapse Importance? repeats that Mr. Lorry is a man of business
"I don't care about fortune: she is a charming creature, and I have made up my mind to please myself: on the whole, I can afford to please myself...I feel Miss Manette will tell well in any station, and will always do me credit."
Who said It? Stryver Context? speaking to Carton at temple Bar Importance? arrogance of Stryver - looking everything from his point of view
"Well! I'll say gallantry meaning is that I am a man who cares to be more agreeable, who takes more pains to be agreeable, who knows better how to be agreeable, in a women's society, than you do."
Who said It? Stryver Context?at the temple bar drinking Importance?- ironic of how big headed Stryver
It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known
Who said It? Sydney Carton Context? Carton is dead and people are assuming what he was thinking while getting his head cut off Importance? Gives his life value as he selflessly dies, he goes to Heaven (we assume), what he would have said if he could say his last words
"... It is good until recalled. But it may be soon recalled, and, I have reason to think, will be."
Who said It? Sydney Carton Context? When he found the papers that will allow them to leave France in Dr. Manette's coat pocket Importance? Carton isn't totally trusting his plan so just in case, gets the Manettes travel passes to get out of France
"By the help of heaven you shall! Promise me solemnly that nothing will influence you to alter the course on which we now stand pledged to one another."
Who said It? Sydney Carton Context? speaking to Mr. Lorry about their plans for the Manettes Importance? so they don't get exterminated because they are also Evremondes
"I see the lives for which I lay down my life, peaceful, useful, prosperous and happy, in that England which I shall see no more. I see Her with....." (Page 345, Lines 4-10)
Who said It? Sydney Carton (thinking it in his head) Context? Carton is dead and people are assuming what he was thinking while getting his head cut off Importance? he's not dying just for Lucie but for her loved ones and for their lives
"Bad Fortune!" "and here are the tumbrils! And Evremonde will be despatched in a wink, and she not here! See her knitting in my hand, and her empty chair ready for her. I cry with vexation and disappointment!" (Page 342, Lines 34-38)
Who said It? The Vengeance Context? when they are watching the people getting killed and waiting for Mme. Defarge Importance? dramatic irony; the vengeance doesn't know that mme. Defarge is actually dead
Are you dying for him? Oh, you will let me hold your brave hand, stranger?
Who said It? The little Seamstress Context? asking Sydney Carton while they are waiting in line to die. Importance? She recognizes Carton isn't Darnay
"But for you, dear stranger, I should not be so composed, for I am naturally a poor little thing, faint of heart, nor should I have been able to raise my thoughts to Him who was put to death, that we might have hope and comfort here to-day. I think you were sent to me by Heaven." (Page 343, Lines 13-17)
Who said It? The little Seamstress Context? speaking to Carton and she is about to get her head cut off Importance? she is first person who actually realizes he's doing something great
"he'll be drawn on a hurdle to be half hanged, and then he'll be taken down and sliced before his own face, and then his inside will be taken out and burnt while he looks on, and then his head will be chopped off, and he'll be cut into quarters. That's the sentence."(53:23-27)
Who said It? bluefly/spectator Context?someone asked his punishment Importance? theme of secrets: that is his punishment for keeping secrets
"...he is denounced- and gravely- by the Citizen and Citizeness Defarge. And by one other...Do you ask Citizen Doctor?" (268:2-3,5)
Who said It? guard who comes to get Darnay Context? Darnay just got released because of Manette's influence and soldiers come back to re-arrest him Importance? guard has that ironic tone in his voice because Dr. Manette is the "one other"
"Al-ways rusty! His fingers is al-ways rusty!" muttered young Jerry. "Where does my father get all that iron rust from? He don't get no iron rust here!" (2.1.1-3)..
Who said It? little Jerry Context? after his father comes home Importance? foreshadows Jerry's 2nd job
"Oh, Father, I should so like to be a resurrection-man when I'm quite grown up!"(147:30)
Who said It? little Jerry Context? after seeing his dad at the graveyard the night before Importance? makes his dad proud (jerry)
