1. A Tale of Two Cities Mr. Li FTHS ENGL 10WL Fall 2013

2. Introductory Discussion Agree/Disagree/Undecided? Is revenge ever justified?Is revenge ever justified? If so, under what circumstances?If so, under what circumstances? How far would you go to obtain revenge on someone or some group who destroyed your family?How far would you go to obtain revenge on someone or some group who destroyed your family? Can you achieve justice through revenge?Can you achieve justice through revenge? How does our society treat those who seek revenge? How about other societies?How does our society treat those who seek revenge? How about other societies? Brazillian Mob Violence 2013 Brazillian Mob Violence 2013

3. Charles Dickens Born 1812Born 1812 The Victorian PeriodThe Victorian Period Father and Debtor’s PrisonFather and Debtor’s Prison Warren’s Blacking FactoryWarren’s Blacking Factory Limited schoolingLimited schooling 1836—marries Catherine Hogarth. Unhappy marriage.1836—marries Catherine Hogarth. Unhappy marriage. Self-made man: Works as a reporter, editor and finally a writer and sometime actor.Self-made man: Works as a reporter, editor and finally a writer and sometime actor.

4. Dickens’ Reputation “Rock Star” status“Rock Star” status 1842 trip to America1842 trip to America Reputation suffers after his death. His books considered children’s reading “Think: Ebenezer Scrooge”!Reputation suffers after his death. His books considered children’s reading “Think: Ebenezer Scrooge”! Reputation improves in 1940s—George OrwellReputation improves in 1940s—George Orwell By 1960, Dickens compared favorably to Shakespeare.By 1960, Dickens compared favorably to Shakespeare.

5. A Tale of Two Cities Written in 1859Written in 1859 Chooses the French Revolution (1789) & the years leading up to it as the setting.Chooses the French Revolution (1789) & the years leading up to it as the setting. Writes as a warning to the 19 th century British Aristocracy…Writes as a warning to the 19 th century British Aristocracy… Eerie similaritiesEerie similarities French aristocracy’s treatment of French peasantry (the poor people).French aristocracy’s treatment of French peasantry (the poor people). British businessmen’s treatment of factory workers (the poor people).British businessmen’s treatment of factory workers (the poor people). Dickens had experienced this!!

6. A Tale of Two Cities Written and published in a series of weekly installments in Dickens’ magazine All the Year Round.Written and published in a series of weekly installments in Dickens’ magazine All the Year Round. Look for “cliffhanger” endings to chapters.Look for “cliffhanger” endings to chapters. Wanted to keep the readers on the edge of their seats.Wanted to keep the readers on the edge of their seats.

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8. Biographical Influences Fascination with the psychological effects of trauma.Fascination with the psychological effects of trauma. His factory experiences haunted him his whole life. Often had “spells” just like Dr. Manette.His factory experiences haunted him his whole life. Often had “spells” just like Dr. Manette. Identification with heroic action and self-sacrificeIdentification with heroic action and self-sacrifice Stories about the French revolution prevalent.Stories about the French revolution prevalent. Waxwork museum in LondonWaxwork museum in London Thomas Carlyle - HistorianThomas Carlyle - Historian

9. Important: Major Themes Positive and Negative Effects of RevengePositive and Negative Effects of Revenge Tyranny: Brutal oppressionTyranny: Brutal oppression Revolution: Even more brutal justiceRevolution: Even more brutal justice Double & DualityDouble & Duality Resurrection & SacrificeResurrection & Sacrifice

10. Reading Chapter 1 Each table will identify and analyze: Setting, Plot Exposition, & Foreshadowing: What were some of the things going on in England?What were some of the things going on in England? What were some of the things going on in France?What were some of the things going on in France? Be ready to answer on the white board one of these questions.

11. Write a Question on the Wonder Wall On a sticky note: 1. Write a Question about what we just read. 2. Identify your period! 3. This is your ticket out. “Think and Search” Search for ideas presented throughout the text and think about how they all go together. Example: These are typically “Why” or “What” questions… Examples: “What is the significance of …? “Why is ______ an example of tyranny in A Tale of Two Cities ?”