Barsad is a terrible spy, for when he comes to the wine shop he boldly calls Defarge “Jacques”–more than once, even after he’s been told he must be mistaken. Another attempt Barsad makes is making a reference to the Defarges’ dead friend Gaspard, implying that he’s somehow “in the know” on revolution details.
Why does Madame Defarge accompany Monsieur Defarge to visit Lucie Manette and little Lucie?
Following Manette’s instructions, Lorry leads Defarge to Lucie. Defarge claims that Madame Defarge must accompany them, as she will familiarize herself with the faces of Lucie, her daughter, and Miss Pross, in order to better protect them in the future.
What are Madame Defarge and Monsieur Defarge arguing over?
What are Madame Defarge and Defarge arguing over? Weather or not not they should also denounce Lucie, her daughter, and Dr. Manette for signaling the enemy during the war. You just studied 15 terms!
Who are Madame and Monsieur Defarge?
Defarge is the owner of a wine shop in the slum of Saint Antoine in Paris. He and his wife Madame Therese Defarge are passionate advocates for revolution and regularly dispense and gather information from inside the wine shop.
What does Barsad tell the Defarges?
Barsad reveals that Lucie Manette is to be married to the nephew of Monsieur the Marquis, who goes by the name of Charles Darnay in England. The spy notices that this news upsets Monsieur Defarge.
What information do the Defarges learn from John Barsad?
What information does Defarge get from Jacques on the police force? Where have you heard of this man before? The police tell Defarge that John Barsad, a spy is coming to visit his shop. He was one of the two spys (with Cly) who testified against Darnay in his treason trial.
How does Madame Defarge react when she meets Lucie Darnay?
How does Madame Defarge react when she meets Lucie Darnay? She is unresponsive and cold.
How does Madame Defarge respond when Lucie pleads with her for mercy?
Monsieur Defarge says it is necessary for his wife to see Lucie and the child for their safety. Lucie begs Madame Defarge to be good to her husband and “do him no harm.” Madame Defarge responds by saying only little Lucie is her business, not Darnay, and Dr. Manette’s influence will have to suffice.
How are Madame Defarge and Miss Pross similar?
Teresa Mangan has explored underlying similarities between Miss Pross and Madame Defarge: both women kill in the name of other women whom they love (Pross fights to save Lucie, whereas Defarge seeks revenge for crimes committed by Darnay’s family against her dead sister).
What does Madame Defarge do?
Madame Defarge is the bitter knitter and wine shop owner in A Tale of Two Cities, a novel about the French Revolution written by Charles Dickens. Madame Defarge likes to knit the names of the aristocrats she plans to send to the guillotine, or beheading machine, into her work.
What does Defarge say to Darnay after Barsad leaves?
After Barsad leaves, Defarge remarks that he hopes destiny keeps Lucie and Darnay from France. Meanwhile, Madame Defarge knits Darnay’s name into her register next to Barsad’s.
What warning does Defarge get from his friend John Barsad?
A policeman friend warns Defarge that a spy by the name of John Barsad has been sent to their neighborhood. Madame Defarge resolves to knit his name into the register. That night, Defarge admits his fear that the revolution will not come in his lifetime.
What does Madame Defarge say about Charles Darnay?
Both Defarges behave as if they don’t know what he’s talking about and, as Barsad attempts more conversation, Madame Defarge knits his name and description into her register. Barsad finally provokes an emotional response from Defarge when he mentions that Lucie Manette is engaged to marry Charles Darnay, the nephew of the Marquis St. Evrémonde.
What is the relationship between Roger Cly and John Barsad?
Like Roger Cly, John Barsad is a British spy who swears that patriotism is his only motive. Barsad falsely claims to be a virtuous man of upstanding reputation. Like John Barsad, Roger Cly is a British spy who swears that patriotism alone inspires all of his actions. Cly feigns honesty but in fact constantly participates in conniving schemes.
