https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn This is the chronology of A Tale of Two Cities- tracked by rising action and setbacks (or mini-resolutions). en-us 2021-05-24 16:45:52 UTC 2021-06-04 02:00:15 UTC hello@padlet.com 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457100 A dramatic decrease in tension after the previous chapter. A calm description of Tellson's Bank ensues which does not contain much intensity. Although the reader question the actions of Cruncher, overall, the tension is low and doesn't contain conflict.  ]]> 2021-05-24 16:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457100 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457103 The court case deciding the fate of Charles Darnay. The tension is high because an innocent character is being accused by liars. ]]> 2021-05-24 16:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457103 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457106 The Attorney-General prosecutes the case, demanding that the jury find Darnay guilty of passing English secrets into French hands. It later reveals that he has served time in debtor’s prison and has been involved in brawls over gambling.]]> 2021-05-24 16:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457106 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457108 After the court case of Charles Darnay, the intensity drops as the characters have breathing room to congratulate one another. Tension is still present through the contrast of Darnay and Carton.]]> 2021-05-24 16:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457108 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457111 The chapter provides background and characteristics of Carton and Stryver, contrasting the two characters. The intensity remains low.]]> 2021-05-24 16:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457111 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457114 The intensity of this section comes to a head in this scene, as the horribly treated doctor is reunited with his daughter, and somewhere in his tortured mental state he realizes that Lucy is his daughter as her hair is the same color as the hair that he keeps in the packet around his neck. There is a heart-felt reunion as the shoemaker begins to realize that his daughter has come for him, and the journey forth in the coach, and while the intensity drops sharply with the reunion, the chapter ends on a lingering question: will the doctor be able to recover? Additionally, the chapter notes the horrible treatment that doctor received that so badly broke him.]]> 2021-05-24 16:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554457114 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554481536 The reader are given a description of life, full of calm, beauty, and simplicity. There isn't any tension and the intensity of the chapter is non existent. It is important to note the tremendous amounts of foreshadowing in this chapter through Miss. Pross's exaggeration: she states that hundreds of people are seeking Lucie's hand in marriage, however, only two people arrive at the door that day, Carton, and Darnay. Hinting at a future conflict between the two and a relationship between Lucie of one of the two. ]]> 2021-05-24 16:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554481536 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554482269 To contrast against the life of people in Britain, France is described from the eye of Monsieur le Marquis, who travels from Paris all the way back to his chateau. During this trip, the intensity rises because of the prevalent death and hunger. The tension runs high when Monsieur le Marquis stops in the city and in the small countryside village. ]]> 2021-05-24 16:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554482269 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554486935 Darnay arrives at the carriage and tells his uncle that he wants his title removed, and that it is associated with fear, but his uncle refuses. the next day his uncle is dead with a knife in his heart. the tension is that wether Darnay killed his uncle or not, he is already framed for it and will likely face consequences for his uncles death.]]> 2021-05-24 16:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554486935 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554491443 Darney visits Doctor Manette and admits his love for Lucie. He later attempts to tell Manette his real name, confessing that it is not Darnay. Manette stops him short, making him promise to reveal his name only if he proves successful in his courtship. He will hear Darnay’s secret on his wedding day. ]]> 2021-05-24 16:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554491443 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554493642 The two chapters contrast Carton and Stryver respective attempts and procedure towards Lucie Manette, one loves but doesn't create a relationship while the other is a douche and tries to own her. The tension isn't very high but emotion is definitely present. ]]> 2021-05-24 16:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554493642 8069841 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554497962 Jerry Cruncher passes by a funeral and decides to stick around so that he can later dig up the body of Clyde. His son sneaks off and follows him only to scream off in terror after he believed the coffin is chasing him. He asks Cruncher about the job of a Resurrection man and after having the details explained, Crunchers son wants to be a resurrection man. The intensity during this chapter is the post funeral where Crunchers son thinks he's being chased by the corpse, and after thinking about it, he decides he wants to be a resurrection man.]]> 2021-05-24 16:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1554497962 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584079443 The chapter begins with the execution of Gaspard, who recently killed Monsieur le Marquis. This violent start in response to patricide increases the tension drastically and is followed by the meating of the five Jacques, with the new member, the mender of roads as Jacques 5. The tension is further reinforced by the constant allusions of Madame Defarge's knitting, which foreshadow the deaths of individuals in mass. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584079443 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584092413 John Barsad enters the wine shop, where Madame Defarge places a rose in her hair, signaling that he is not one to be trusted. People slowly leave the shop and create a gradual tension. In this chapter, Madame Defarge knits the description of Barsad into her works of fate and also finds out about Darnay and Lucie's marriage. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584092413 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584098586 Tension remains where the readers what is going on across the sea in France. Everything is nice and Lucie and Doctor Manette carry on with a nice conversation.  ]]> 2021-06-04 01:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584098586 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584101530 The chapters intensity goes up a bit as Darnay reveals his last name to Dr. Manette. For nine days, Doctor Manette relapses and becomes a shoemaker. This is carefully hidden from Lucie. Although the tension rises in terms of bad marriages and the consequences of the marriage. The tension in this scene remains low.]]> 2021-06-04 01:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584101530 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584106591 The tenth morning, Lorry finds doctor manette back to normal. Doctor Manette states that it is unlikely to happen again and that the tools should be destroyed to avoid the painful memories. Because of this miss Pross and Lorry destroy his shoe making set up. The tension actually drops as the characters find a solution.]]> 2021-06-04 01:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584106591 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584112279 The competition between Canton and Darnay is resolved as Carton pleads Lucie to remember him and leave him be. This doesn't affect intensity because it doesn't affect the main conflict of the novel.]]> 2021-06-04 01:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584112279 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584114449 The reader jumps forwards in time, Darnay and Lucie's first son died and their second child is alive. There is a feeling of tranquility. However, Lorry reports a strange phenomenon of assets being moved to England from France. The tension gradually rises as the echoes of chaos begin to reverberate. Storming of the Bastille happens in the chapter, today it is known as the start of the French Revolution, with this knowledge, the tension spikes. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584114449 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584127375 Foulon is killed after faking his own death. Revolutionaries throughout France seek and kill knowbles. This is disturbing and the tension rises at the brutality and anger of the people. Even the children are hunted and killed, emphasizing a danger for Lucie Manette as the wife of Charles Darnay. The main conflict of the novel appears and the tension begins to rise quickly. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584127375 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584132491 France has become a land of the suffering, where the aristocrats have been executed and fire burns the houses and goods of the chateaux. The anger and hate are reflected in the flames that consume everything, even valuables that would help the citizens. The tension continues to climb as the situation gets worse. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584132491 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584138339 Another jump forwards in time. France continues on its gradual descent and England becomes a refuge. Life seems alright and tension seems to drop as the reader see a comfortable life in Britain. However, the protagonists quickly receive a letter from Gabelle, who has been captured and forces Darnay to return to France. This is a massive peak of tension as the reader screams, "DON"T DO ITTTT!" to Darnay who is making a decision that could end his life. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584138339 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584147106 Darnay leaves for France and is captured. The tension rises as the reader expects Darnay to die. This danger increases intensity.]]> 2021-06-04 01:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584147106 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584148938 A horrific scene where the reader sees the sharpening of thousands of blades, describing the thousands of deaths per day in the French Revolution. The tension rises, paralleling the rising action of murder and injustice.]]> 2021-06-04 01:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584148938 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584151605 Madame Defarge has identified and noted both Lucie and Little Lucie. The reader knows that they are in severe danger of being killed for being related to Darnay. This fear increases intensity and is a setback for the protagonists.]]> 2021-06-04 01:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584151605 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584154258 Doctor Manette changes into a dependable and stable individual who protects Darnay. As implied by the title of the chapter, "Calm in  Storm" the tension remains the same. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584154258 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584157467 Darnay's trial is imminent and Lucie spends hours a day for Darnay to be able to see her. A heartwarming scene of love. However the dance of the Carmagnole is horrifying and increases the tension with a horrific dance of violence. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584157467 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584160711 TEE UP, Darnay is saved, and everyone celebrates. The tension decreases, but the readers have a sense of fear. Madame Defarge isn't done yet and a sense of doom is evident in Lucie's actions.]]> 2021-06-04 01:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584160711 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584163468 The golf ball has been launches as Darnay is re-arrested. The tension spikes as Charles Darnay is denounces by three individuals, one of which is unidentified. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584163468 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584166001 The chapter continues an upwards trend of tension, where secrets are revealed to the reader, overall, the tension doesn't increase enormously. The blackmail between Barsad, Carton, Lorry, and Cruncher is significant to note. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584166001 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584169359 Doctor Manette has denounced Darnay, the intensity increases as the reader finds out about the factors determining Darnay's fate. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584169359 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584171571 A MASSIVE CHAPTER that hits the reader like a truck, the reader finds out the backstory of Manette's imprisonment and the severe consequences on society. THE LARGEST SETBACK OF THE NOVEL, all hope is lost and the intensity is sky high. The reader fears for Darnay's life. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584171571 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584177007 Tension remains the same as hope is lost and characters say goodbye. However, Carton has hope and continues to try to save Darnay. Even Dr. Manette has lost hope. 😞]]> 2021-06-04 01:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584177007 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584179240 Hey Mr. Nelson, I'm doing all of this and I don't think it's very fair. I'm exhausted. Please give me full credit as I'm scared to get a B this semester. 😞
Madame Defarge reveals her relationship to the Evremondes. Explaining her hate towards them and her intention to kill Lucie and Little Lucie. Tension increases as fear prevails and Doctor Manette relapses again. (Expect Carton.)]]> 2021-06-04 01:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584179240 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584185921 Intensity spikes as Carton sacrifices himself and the Manette's try to escape France. The tension increases as hope is available. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584185921 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584188902 Miss Pross kills Madame Defarge and becomes deaf. Fate has ended and the Manette's are free from the needle of fate. Tension decreases and drops as the reader can finally breathe out.]]> 2021-06-04 01:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584188902 8050331 https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584191980 Carton. I'm in love with this ending, I cried so much. 
A heroic scene that brought tears to my eyes. The intensity drops to as some parts of the conflict stop. However, there still is tension as the French Revolution continues. ]]> 2021-06-04 01:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/8050331/2mx898as5oiz64zn/wish/1584191980