Book Summary
Book the Third is made up of 15 chapters that climax. Dickens focuses on the strength of the human condition, and its resiliency in the name of love. Darnay travels to Paris, but is quickly arrested. He is protected consistently by Manette, even when massacres reign supreme. Manette becomes a doctor to the prisoners that Charles is trapped with. Lucy begins to stand every day outside of La Force prison, simply so that Charles can see her, but before long, he is called to trial. With the help of Lorry, Gabelle, and Manette, Charles is acquitted and brought home. However, Charles is quickly rearrested. He is denounced by the Dafarges. This time when Charles is tried, Manette's own letters from prison, proclaiming the immense cruelty of the Marquis, are used against him, and he is sentenced to death. The Defarges intend to go after Manette, Lucie, and her daughter, but Carton warns them and they make plans to escape. Carton visits Charles in his jail cell, knocks him unconscious, and switches clothes with him. Manette, Charles, and the Lucies flee, while Carton comforts a young seamstress who is also sentenced to death. The Defarges go to find the Darnays and Manette, who have already left. They meet only Miss Pross and, in the fight that ensues, Mrs. Defarge is shot and killed.
Carton and the seamstress are executed. One day, Charles and Lucie have a child named Sydney, who has a son of his own named Sydney. He too will one day grow up to tell his son the story of his grandfather.
Carton and the seamstress are executed. One day, Charles and Lucie have a child named Sydney, who has a son of his own named Sydney. He too will one day grow up to tell his son the story of his grandfather.