"This property and France are lost to me," said the nephew, sadly; "I renounce them."
"-I would abandon it, and live otherwise and elsewhere. It is little to relinquish. What is it but a wilderness of misery and ruin!"
To the eye it is fair enough, here; but seen in its integrity, under the sky, and by the daylight, it is a crumbling tower of waste, mismanagement, extortion, debt, mortgage, oppression, hunger, nakedness, and suffering."
They would have to challenge the will in the courts.
Primogeniture
Charles Darnay is the Marquis' nephew.
Darnay did not want to reveal his family connections.
Charles Darnay used the last name "Evremonde" while he was in France. This was his family's original noble name before he renounced his title and adopted his mother's maiden name, Darnay, to disassociate himself from his oppressive family history.
Dr. Manette accuses Charles Darnay of being an Evrémonde, a member of the oppressive aristocratic family that caused harm to him and his family in the past. He reveals Darnay's true identity and testifies against him in court, leading to Darnay's arrest and trial.
Mr. Carton initially dislikes Charles Darnay due to their physical resemblance and Darnay's perceived arrogance. However, over time, Carton grows to respect Darnay for his character and falls in love with Lucie Manette, who is also loved by Darnay. Ultimately, Carton sacrifices his life for Darnay and his family, showing deep loyalty and care for him.
Yes, Roger Cly was a spy for the British government who was aware of Charles Darnay's identity and his family background. Cly used this information to testify against Darnay during his trial in "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens.
The new republican law affected Darnay's family because it penalized aristocrats and their descendants for the crimes of their ancestors during the French Revolution. Darnay was arrested and imprisoned based on this law, even though he had renounced his title and had no involvement in the crimes.
He must pay for the evils of his family, especially his father and uncle
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