1.) “Drive him fast to his tomb”- This statement is used in reference to the Marquis de Evermonde. The Marquis runs over a child in Paris and is then murdered by the father of the child. The father leaves a note at the scene of the crime which reads “drive him fast to his tomb”, and bodes for the coming Revolution.
2.) Stryver- Stryver is the Lawyer of Charles Darnay, who is a key character in the story. Many parts of the story are spent in the courtroom, where Stryver is present.
3.) The wood sawyer- The wood sawyer is also the mender of roads. He represents the common man. The common class was an important part of the Revolution.
4.) Monseigneur- Monseigneur represents the aristocracy. The aristocracy was obsessed with money and quite corrupt. The Monseigneur is money crazed and corrupt. He is important to the portrayal of the aristocrats and their contribution to the cause of the revolution.
5.) Knitting- The knitting referred to is done by Madame Defarge.......
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