Want this question answered?
Jerry Cruncher is a resurrection man (grave robber) and a messenger for Tellson's Bank.
Jerry Cruncher
Jerry Cruncher
Cruncher's message is for Jerry Cruncher's wife, whom he refers to as "Agnes" or "inner wice." Jerry Cruncher works as a resurrection man, or a grave robber.
Jerry Cruncher was angry at his wife because he suspected she was the "resurrection man" (grave robber) he had seen earlier. He believed she was involved in illegal activities that went against his moral principles.
Jerry Cruncher's son wonders if his father is going to be a resurrection man (grave robber) again while he goes out on an errand.
Mr. Lorry compares Jerry Cruncher to a resurrection-man or a body-snatcher, implying that Jerry's nocturnal activities of grave-robbing and body-stealing are similar to those of individuals who take bodies from graves for questionable purposes.
No, Jerry Cruncher's hand and boot do not constitute a mystery. Instead, they symbolize his dual nature as a resurrection man (grave robber) and a messenger at Tellson's bank. His hand represents his grave-robbing activities, while his boot symbolizes his legitimate work as a messenger.
In A Tale of Two Cities, young Jerry Cruncher serves as an errand boy for his father, Jerry Cruncher, who is a resurrection man (grave robber). Young Jerry becomes involved in his father's unsavory activities, helping to deliver messages and aid in the secretive work of the resurrection men.
The Honest Tradesman in "A Tale of Two Cities" is Jerry Cruncher. He works as a resurrection man for Tellson's Bank but also has a side job as a grave robber. Despite his questionable activities, Jerry is presented as a loyal and devoted husband and father.
Jerry Cruncher had mud on his boots because he worked as a "resurrection man," meaning he dug up fresh graves at night to steal bodies to sell to medical professionals for dissection. He used the excuse of being a "porter" to cover up his grave-robbing activities.
The messenger in "A Tale of Two Cities" is Jerry Cruncher. He works as a resurrection man who delivers messages for Tellson's Bank.