Monday, September 21, 2009

1. For how long has the man in Jarvis Lorry’s thoughts been buried?
Mr. Lorry's thoughts have been buried for eighteen years.

2. What else do we know of this man who has been “buried”?
He works for a bank and he used to travel back and forth between England and France. He has lived in France for 15 years.

3. What are the two conditions concerning Dr. Manette?
Dr. Manette had been a prisoner during a war and was abused. Now he is old and sick. he also makes shoes to help relieve the pain he is feeling. He doesn't really talk much and is slow to respond when talked to. He logically doesn't think Lucie is his daughter because she is too young, but he keeps looking at her because he has a feeling in his gut that she really might be.

4. Who are the proprietors of the wine-shop?
the wine shop is owned by Monsieur Defarge, and Madame Defarge.

5. Why does Defarge show Dr. Manette to the “Jacques”?
Defarge shows Dr. Manette to the Jacques because he wants them to be revolutionaries along with him.

6. What is Dr. Manette doing when they enter his room?
Dr. Manette is making a pair of shoes.

7. What does Dr. Manette say his name is? What is the significance of what he says?
Dr. Manette says his name is One Hundred and Five North Tower. This is significant because he had been taken prisoner there during the war.

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