A Tale of Two Cities

At the end of Chapter 11, the narrative says that Carton “…walked with a settled step.” What does this imply about the change that has happened within him? (From Book 3 Chapters 11-15)

At the end of Chapter 11, the narrative says that Carton “…walked with a settled step.” What does this imply about the change that has happened within him?

(From Book 3 Chapters 11-15)

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I think that Carton is resigned to the fact that Darnay will die. Although sad, there is a sense of finality for Carton that makes him walk with a "settled step".

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