Are we supposed to feel sympathy for Madame Defarge? What is Dickens thoughts toward women?

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A Tale of Two Cities

Are we supposed to feel sympathy for Madame Defarge? What is Dickens thoughts toward women?

When we hear the story about the Evrmondes and how Madame Defarge's sister was killed are we supposed to feel sympathetic for her? Also, does Dickens like Lucie Manette or madame Defarge? is he for feminist or???

Asked by Kristen P #413960 on 1/3/2015 11:29 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 1/4/2015 3:30 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 1/3/2015 11:32 PM

Check this out:

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http://www.nines.org/exhibits/A_Tale_of_Two_Madame_Defarges

Answered by Kristen P #413960 on 1/4/2015 12:58 AM

i read that passage but i am still not sure if we should feel sympathy or not?

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I don't know!!

Answered by Aslan on 1/4/2015 3:30 AM

I suppose we do have to feel for her a little. Life could not have been easy for her. Her sister was raped by the Marquis St. Evrémonde. Her father died poor and in heartache. Her brother was killed trying to avenge his sister's honor. One could easily understand why she had it in for the aristocracy.

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