1. Social Criticsm In Lit
... . Dickens, who was fascinated with French history, especially the French Revolution, begins by criticizing the aristocrats' treatment of the poor people of France. In the seventh chapter of book two, the Monsieur the Marquis had accidentally driven his carriage over a young child, killing him. Instead of worrying about the child's welfare, the Monsieur's reaction was to worry about his horses: "One or the other of you is for ever in the way. How do I know what ... appeared over him, signifying his bloody death. In the words of the author, ". . . the sun and the Marquis going down togethe...
- Word Count: 1485
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School