Summary As Jerry Cruncher sits outside Tellson’s Bank, he notices a funeral procession approaching. People yelling “Spies!”surround the hearse and the mourning coach, and Cruncher discovers that the funeral belongs to Roger Cly, one of the spies who testified against Darnay. When the crowd tries to pull the sole mourner […]
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Summary One August afternoon, Carton resolves to reveal his feelings to Lucie. He tells her that although he is a hopeless case and can never reform, she revived his old dreams of leading a good life. Lucie suggests that he may still be able to redeem his life, but Carton […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Book 2: Chapter 13 – The Fellow of No DelicacySummary and Analysis Book 2: Chapter 12 – The Fellow of Delicacy
Summary Having decided to wed Lucie, Stryver heads to Soho to let her know of her good fortune. On the way, he drops by Tellson’s Bank to share his marriage plans with Mr. Lorry. Rather than risk making Doctor Alexandre Manette or Lucie uncomfortable by receiving a proposal directly from […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Book 2: Chapter 12 – The Fellow of DelicacySummary and Analysis Book 2: Chapter 11 – A Companion Picture
Summary The same night that Darnay makes his declaration to Doctor Alexandre Manette, Stryver tells Carton that he has decided to marry Lucie. Stryver feels that he is doing Lucie a favor by making her his wife; she is not rich, but she is “a charming creature”who will make a […]
Read more Summary and Analysis Book 2: Chapter 11 – A Companion Picture