A Tale Of Two Cities
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Values for Me, Values for You
Values are everywhere. For the most part, however, values are part of society and are what defines people’s reputation. Indeed this is true in Charles Dickens’, A Tale of Two Cities, where the values of Lucie Manette, Sydney Carton, and Madame Defarge define who they are.
Lucie Manette’s reputation is of caring person. She is caring because she values her husband, Charles Darnay, and motherhood. For instance, everyday when Darnay was captured in the Bastille, all Lucie did was worry for his welfare. This illustrates her carrigness because she is too consumed with him. This also shows she is a great mother. In addition to valuing Charles, she values motherhood. For example, Lucie’s daughter pesters her with questions about where her father, Charles, will come home. Although, Lucie must fib, she is protecting...