A Tale of Two Cities ch 5-6

11/19/13 A Tale of Two Cities ch 5-6

Summary: Chapter 5 all the men gather together after the trial to drink and talk. Styver points out what his friend said in the trial against Daraney. They end up discussing the “golden haired doll”, Lucie. In chapter 6 we are again brought ahead 6 months, and like the conversation in the prior chapter, Mrs.Pross tells Lori that Lucy has many suitors, but only her brother, Mr.Pross, is worthy, in her opinion. This all happens in the Manette household, however the Manettes aren't home until later that chapter. When the do arrive, they’re followed by Darnay. He tells them of a carving found in a room in the tower of London that reads “DIG”, they find it to be a messege and dig right at the spot. He finds a burnt piece of paper.

Quote: “‘The raindrops are falling, large, heavy, and few” said Dr. Manette, “It comes slowly’”

Significance of Quote: Due to what they have recently discussed, and Dr.Manette's odd self, this is message within itself. Dr.Manette knows that Darnay's discovery will bring with it many other problems and mysteries with it. This is foreshadowing on what is soon to come in the story, for the burnt letter will bring with it another problem.

Reflection: Although chapter 5 wasnt very interesting, it did bring with it some insight to how the men acted in this book. Dickens makes it so the men do have lives outside of the court, and shows how normal they are. In chapter 6, it is filled with foreshadowing; with the quote discussed above, and what Lucie points out near the end of the chapter. She remarks on the echoes the footsteps created by her and the men make, for she thinks the many echoing footsteps are those of the people who are to enter their lives soon. That and what Dr.Manette said are tied together, they both are foreshadowing what is to jump into their lives next.

Question: Why does Dr.Manette keep his shoemaking bench from his days imprisoned?