A Tale of Two Cities

What are Charles Darnay’s points for his defense at the trial? What is the jury’s reaction after Darnay makes his defense? (From Book 3 Chapters 6-10)

What are Charles Darnay’s points for his defense at the trial? What is the jury’s reaction after Darnay makes his defense?

(From Book 3 Chapters 6-10)

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Darnay is charged with being an emigrant, and the public cries to take off his head. The fact that he renounced his aristocratic title has no bearing. When he reveals that he is married to Lucie, Doctor Manette's daughter, the crowd calls out in his favor.

Gabelle testifies on his behalf, as does Doctor Manette, who points out that far from being sympathetic to the English aristocratic government, that very government had tried him for his life for being a friend of France and America. Darnay is acquitted, and the crowd greets him with rapture. They lead him back to his home, holding him up in a chair.

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