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A Tale of Two Cities. Book II, Ch. 3-6. Today. The goals today are to clarify and analyze the chapters. Take notes on characters, ask questions, and point to specifics in the text to support your ideas. Chapter 3 “A Disappointment”.
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A Tale of Two Cities Book II, Ch. 3-6
Today • The goals today are to clarify and analyze the chapters. Take notes on characters, ask questions, and point to specifics in the text to support your ideas.
Chapter 3“A Disappointment” • What are the three biggest reasons that the jury acquits Charles Darnay? • What is the turning point in the trial? • Why was Ch. 3 called “A Disappointment”?
Chapter 4“Congratulatory” • How does Dickens characterize Mr. Stryver in this chapter? Hint: Look at dialogue, actions, and descriptions. What does Dickens show us without telling us? • Groups: How does he characterize Sydney Carton in this chapter? • Refer to the II.4 Dialogue Analysis worksheet for a careful analysis of the conversation between Carton and Darnay. When you finish, answer this question: Why does Carton hate Darnay?
Chapter 5“The Jackal” • Find an example of Dickens using humor in his description of Carton and/or Stryver. • How do Stryver and Carton rely on one another? • Why is Stryver the lion and Carton the jackal? • Why do you think Carton denies that Lucie Manette is pretty? • Complete the annotation on the back of the worksheet. Focus on how Dickens uses figurative language and tone to reveal the complexity of Carton’s character.
Chapter 6“Hundreds of People” • Describe the interactions and personalities of Mr. Lorry and Miss Pross. What do they uncover (for the reader) about Doctor Manette and his agitations? • Why does Miss Pross become so agitated in the chapter? • Why is the chapter called Hundreds of People? • Recap Darnay’s story about D.I.G. Where was this taking place? What is the effect of the story and why? • What are your thoughts on the conversation during the storm at the end of the chapter?