Does Charles Dickens ultimately support the French Revolution based on his views as expressed through the narration of A Tale of Two Cities? Thanks for helping
2007-01-06 15:11:08 · 2 answers · asked by forman 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I think if you have an essay to write on this topic then you should read the novel. It is very well written and I really reccomend it to you. As for if Dickens 'supported' the French Revolution, thats a tricky question. He never really said that he was for or against the revolution but rather portrayed it as necessary considering the society at the time. It was something that had to happen. But, saying this, Dickens most definately did not write about the French Revolution in a glorified way. He showed it as it was, bloody and destructive. And the people who were a part of the revolution behaved like animals.
2007-01-06 17:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Core 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Have you even read the book? Cliff's notes maybe? Seen one of the movies?
Dickens compares and contrasts the French Revolution to the American Revolution. He portrays it (the French Revolution) as chaotic, anarchic, ruthless, heartless, and bloodthirsty.
It seems obvious which way Dickens leans with respect to his support for the French Revolution.
This is a far, far better answer than I should have given.
2007-01-06 15:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by Cribbage 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋