Dear Deagles:
In my opinion, the end of A Tale of Two Cities is one of the greatest endings, if not the best ending, of any book I've ever read. Sydney Carton's heroism is so noble, so selfless. It is really touching.
I really liked the way he comforted the innocent seamstress who was unjustly condemned to be executed just because she worked for an aristocrat. (To be truthful, I had seen this scene in the movie version of A Tale of Two Cities and I was really touched at that time as well) His act really embodies the redemption he was seeking. One can see this in biblical allusion terms--Carton acts nobly like Jesus who comforts the thieves who were also executed with him via Crucifixion.
Those last words.."Tis a far, far better thing I do"...is one of the greatest lines in the history of English literature.
They don't make heroes like that anymore!
I have put a YouTube link (right hand margin) to a 1930's version of the novel. Carton is played by the dashing Ronald Coleman, one of Hollywood's most famous leading men. Take a look. Its an interesting scene.
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How do they sharpen the blade on the guillotine?
ReplyDeleteWhy don't they show they peoples heads being cut off in the movie clip?
GOSH, THIS BOOK WAS FREAKIN GENIUS.
ReplyDeletei mean, difficult, and not all that entertaining at first.
BUT MAN, WHEN I GOT THE THE PART WITH THE TRIAL AND THE MIRRORS AND MR. CRUNCHER. FROM THEN ON I DIDNT WANNA PUT IT DOWN.
his discriptions of things were so poetic [but annoyingly creating more suspense in the good parts.]
but wow. and just how everything came together just had me amazed and freaking out for every second.
at first i was like "what the hell is happening?! why does this matter?"
Charles Dickens was a true genius.
then reading the aftermath and really seeing how many meanings there were in this book
wow.
completely leaving me speechless.
i cant wait to discuss this book-correction- i NEED to discuss this book.
i would've posted it stuff sooner. but i had to catch up, and went on turbo this week.
Haha he said Deagles!
ReplyDeleteYea I really enjoyed this book too, though the beginning was confusing the end was actually fun to read!