Re: A Tale Of Two Cities question
Charles Dickens (cdickens@RMPLC.CO.UK)
Wed, 14 Oct 1998 10:07:04 -0100
My dear Mr Chan,
You are approaching your task, it appears to me, in a commendably
workmanlike way, and I think your misgivings are unfounded. Anyone who
reads your essay, and more particularly your teacher who will judge it, is
likely to find a careful analysis of a limited number of symbols more
interesting than the listing of a larger number. I am impressed, too, by
the main points you ennumerate.
What you require, then, is some symbols in addition to the images of water
and storm. Can I suggest the resurrection symbolism, the symbolism of stone
connected with Monseigneur, and the symbolism of echoes in connection with
the domestic life of Dr Mannette, his daughter and son-in-law?
Faithfully yours,
Charles Dickens
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>Hello Mr. Dickens,
>
> I am writing an essay for my grade 12 English class. I plan to
>write about the symbolism in A Tale of Two Cities. My three or four
>main points are:
>
>Symbolism helps reveal character
>Symbolism helps reveal theme
>Symbolism helps create suspense
>
>However, I am unsure whether I should do it this way because I have been
>unable to find enough symbols in my research so far. I know that there
>is water symbolism connected with the uprising of the revolution. If I
>am unable to find enough symbols, I will just use 3 or 4 main symbols
>show how they are developed, and show their purposes. As you can see,
>I am kind of unsure as to which direction I should take this. So any
>advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!
>
>Nelson Chan
>
>
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