A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most famous works of literature written by one of the most world renowned authors, Charlies Dickens. Why is the title of the book significant?
Well, it's actually quite self-explanatory. You see, the novel is based during the period of the French Revolution. This happened after the Revolutionary War between England and the US. Therefore, England was very concerned about any other kind of revolution going on near them or involving them. London was one of the cities focused on throughout the book to show the side of society that was afraid of this uproar destroying the continent. France was, obviously, the main point of the French Revolution. Paris was the heart of this event and they represent the other city in this novel. They show the alternative view of revolution; they were not very afraid and just dealt with the matters in their own hands.
Many compare the two settings to the likings of a science experiment. Both cities react to a change in the system of their lives and it develops a plotline to understand the real effects of the French Revolution.
No comments:
Post a Comment