Because he was nervous about killing Jerry Cruncher.
Dr. Manette
Doctor Manette in "A Tale of Two Cities" is a character who was imprisoned in the Bastille for 18 years before being released. He is a kind and gentle man who struggles with his traumatic past but finds solace in his daughter, Lucie, and her love for him. Throughout the novel, Doctor Manette's story serves as a powerful symbol of redemption and forgiveness.
Dr. Manette and Lucie first met in Book the Second, Chapter 6 of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities." Lucie visits him at his home in Soho, London, where he had been living since his release from imprisonment.
The Manette household is described as a modest and tranquil abode, with Dr. Manette's shoemaking tools neatly kept in a corner. The household is portrayed as a place of comfort and safety, where Lucie Manette and Miss Pross work diligently to create a warm and welcoming environment for Dr. Manette.
It means that Doctor Manette has been in prison for 18 years. Dickens implies that Dr. Manette is dead to help establish the theme of recalled to life that appears many more times throughout the book.
Charles Darnay told Dr. Manette his real name in Book II, Chapter 17 of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. This revelation occurred when Darnay sought Dr. Manette's permission to marry Lucie Manette.
At the time her father is let out of jail she is seventeen, then obviously gets older as the book goes on.
Some archetypes in A Tale of Two Cities include the hero (such as Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay), the martyr (Sydney Carton sacrificing himself for Lucie), the villain (Madame Defarge and the oppressive regime of the French aristocracy), and the innocent maiden (Lucie Manette).
The Golden Thread refers to the character Lucie Manette in "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. She is a symbol of hope, love, and purity in the story, connecting the lives of the other characters in significant ways. Her influence and presence serve as a unifying force throughout the novel.
The Canterbury Tales. A Tale of Two Cities. The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
London and Paris
In "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens, Farmer is a character who is introduced in Book the Second, Chapter 12. He is a kind and simple man who provides help and shelter to Dr. Manette, Lucie, and Charles Darnay when they are in need of assistance. Farmer plays a minor role in the novel, mainly serving as a compassionate figure who aids the main characters during their time of trouble.