A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

Why do the customers in the wine shop seem to dislike the rose in Madame Defarge’s headdress?

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The rose was a symbol, a sign of sorts.... it meant that those present in the shop needed to leave.

It was curious. The moment Madame Defarge took up the rose, the customers ceased talking, and began gradually to drop out of the wine-shop.

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A Tale of Two Cities