Figurative language in A Tale of Two Cities?

Answer 1

The broken wine cask represents the peasants desperate need for change, and foreshadows the French Revolution

Madame Defarge's Knitting symbolizes vengefulness of the common people.

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Answer 2

"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is rich in figurative language, utilizing metaphors, similes, and personification to enhance its storytelling. For example, the famous opening line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" sets the tone with a contrast that continues throughout the novel. Dickens also uses personification in describing the city of Paris as a character with its own emotions and actions. These figurative elements help create a vivid and engaging reading experience for the audience.

Answer 3

In Book 2, Chapter 10, in the second paragraph, the first sentence has a good example of figurative language. It says

"In London, he had expected neither to walk on pavements of gold, nor to lie on beds of roses."

The expressions "Walk on pavements of gold" and "lie on beds of roses" are good forms of figurative language

By the way, this refers to when Darnay goes to London, and he doesn't expect it to be easy, he expects a lot of work

Answer 4

"The time will come, the time will not be long in coming, when new ties will be formed about you--ties that will bind you yet more tenderly and strongly to the home you so adore..." contains an example of symbolism.

Answer 5

Lucie Manette is referred to as The Golden Thread.

Answer 6

Dickens uses the cities of London and Paris as symbols to convey differing points of view and atmosphere.

Answer 7

"A Tale of Two Cities" was written by Charles Dickens. Symbols within this text include the broken wine cask, symbolizing the desperate quality of the peopleâ??s hunger.

Answer 8

When the Jaques are burning down the Marquis' home the winds are personified, West, East, North, and South. These four represent the revolution spreading all over. No one was safe from it.

Answer 9

* Poverty * Revenge * Revolution * Love