A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

What is the significance of Madame Defarge's knitting?

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Madame DeFarge is knitiing a roll call of those who will suffer during the "Reign of Terror". The names inclued are those who will die at the guillotine. Her knitinng is significant because it is a means of revenge.

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A Tale of Two Cities