A Tale of Two Cities Flashcards
Who is Dr. Manette?
Lucie’s father; was imprisoned for 18 years; makes shoes
How is Lucie?
Dr. Manette’s daughter
Who is Charles Darnay?
French aristocrat; tried for treason in England; has English and French name
Who is Sydney Carton?
Stryver’s assistant; look similar to CHarles Darnay
Who is Mr. Lorry?
An English banker; helps the Manettes reunite in Paris after Dr. Manette gets out of prison
Who is Ernest Defarge?
Owner of the wine-shop
Who is Madame Thérèse Defarge?
Wife of Ernest Defarge; knits the shrouds for people she wants to kill
Who is Miss Pross?
Lucie’s nursemaid; devoted servant and “protector”
Who is Jerry Cruncher?
A messenger for Tellson’s Bank; Mr. Lorry’s bodyguard; secretly robs graveyards
Who is Mrs. Cruncher?
Jerry Cruncher’s wife; is constantly being beaten by Mr. Cruncher for praying
Who is Young Jerry Cruncher?
Mr. and Mrs. Cruncher’s son; resembles Mr. Cruncher in appearance and temperament; also assists Mr. Cruncher at the bank
Who is C.J. Stryver?
Darnay’s defense lawyer; Carton’s boss; wants to marry Lucie
Who is Monseigneur the Marquis?
Self-absorbed French aristocrat
Who is Marquis St. Evrémonde?
Darnay’s uncle; killed by Gaspard because he ran his son over with his carriage
Who is Gaspard?
Murderer of Marquis St. Evrémonde for running over his son
