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Jerry Cruncher is a resurrection man (grave robber) and a messenger for Tellson's Bank.
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The message was for Jarvis Lorry and his occupation is a representative for Tellson's Bank.
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.
Jerry Cruncher believes that execution by quartering is a gruesome and brutal punishment that he enjoys witnessing, as it provides him with a sense of excitement and fulfillment. He finds the violence and spectacle of the punishment to be thrilling and entertaining.
"Flopping" (praying)
Jerry Cruncher went to the Old Bailey to deliver a message to Mr. Jarvis Lorry.
Young Jerry at first doesn't understand that his father is not going on night time fishing trips, as he says, but is one of a group of grave robbers or "resurrection men." Young Jerry follows his father one night and watches the horrible acts the men commit. The next day, Young Jerry confesses to what he had seen and told his father he wanted to be a "resurrection man," too.
The drivers are hesitant to stop for Jerry Cruncher's message because they are paid to deliver the mail on time and stopping would delay their schedule. Additionally, they may feel that it is not their responsibility to help Cruncher with his personal matters.
Miss Pross mistook Jerry Cruncher for a spy or an enemy due to a past encounter. She attacked him with all her might, using her strength and resourcefulness to subdue him. It was later revealed that Jerry was not a threat, leading to a humorous and awkward moment between the two characters.
Jerry Cruncher is the character who becomes frightened and runs away from the mysterious coffin in the story "Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. He is eventually caught by the authorities and questioned about his actions.
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