大学英语读书笔记 A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two CitiesI bought the‘A Tale of Two Cities’ last summer holiday and then I just put it into my book collections and never tried to read it for the whole semester.Recently, I finished reading it--- "A Tale of Two Cities" roughly. It is one of Dickens's most important representative works, but a tragic one, I think. Lost in the story, I felt like being together with the characters and the same exciting events. The story is set both in London and Paris at the time of the great French Revolution. It shows the causes of revolution and its effects on people's day-to-day life so impressively. The love story between Charles Darnay and Lucie Manette and their suffering experience is the tiny mirror that shows the real life of common people in France.“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way--in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlativedegree of comparison only.”—A Tale of Two Cities , Dickens. We can easily admit that the writing talent of Dickens from this paragraph.The story begins like the above paragraph, and tells the chaotic setting. It augurs something uncommon is to happen. I appreciate this beginning very much. The beauty of language is expressed so successfully. The first time I read it, it arouses my interest at once. I really want to know what’s going on next. So it did not take me much time to read it over.Yes, it was the best of times and it was the worst of times, but for different people. For the King and aristocrats, they had a good time by taxing and ruling the people heavily and cruelly. As for the poor people, they had a miserable time. Even the land could not bare it and produced no good crops and thus people had nothing to hand over. What’s eviler was the aristocracy made their will as the law by using money and the power they have. There were no justice, no equality and no fairness, just like the following plot.It wrote in a period of darkness that a kind-hearted doctor was arrested and sent to the notorious prison Bastille because he delated the aristocrats, the Marquis St. Evremonde brothers for they killing a whole family only for an instant pleasure. How indifferent they are! Not until the revolution broke out and Bastille was captured that Dr. Manette was release. Then with broken heart, he and his daughter moved to England and got to know Charles Darnay there, with whom Lucie felt deeply in love. And SydneyCarton, a young man who adored Lucie very much, was ready to die for her anywhere anytime. Eventually, he took Charles’s place to be arrested and died for love. It seemed kind of tragic.Although the King and many other aristocrats were sent to death, the situation had not been changed to much better. Because people at that time were out of their minds and they wanted to take revenge as much as possible. Once they belonged to the lowest class and suffered a lot. As the revolution happened, they’ve been changed into people that were full of evil in their hearts. I guess it is the hatred that ruled over their minds. So at the same time the prisoners were set free from Bastille, even more people were put into it, even though they did nothing guilty.At last, for the reason Charles was the son of the marquis, Charles was arrested. But Sydney Carton, a selfless man who wanted to do good for the couple, disguised as Charles and died for him. What a noble man he was! Although he died at last, he lasted forever in my heart.The novel has portrayed many different people. Doctor Manette is honest and kind but suffers the persecution actually. Lucie is beautiful and gentle. Charles is graceful and noble. Lorry is upright and honest. Sydney is semblance of indifferent, innermost feelings of warm. He is unconventional but also selfless and lofty. Miss Pross is straightforward and loyal. Evremonde brothers are cruel and sinister……The complex hatred is hard to solve，the cruel revenge has made more hatreds，lovesrebirth in the hell edge，but take the life as the price.All I saw there were two people died, having a tragic ending.Miss Pross was one of those women who thought nothing of their own needs and who, through pure love and admiration, are ready to make themselves slaves to youth when they have lost it, to beauty which they have never had, and to bright hopes that have never shone upon their own dark lives. As Mr. Lorry said, "there is nothing better in the world than the honest service of the heart". Since Miss Pross had become like a mother to Lucie and would have given her life for her, she would do everything she could to keep Madame Defarge in the house so that the carriage carrying Lucie could run farther.Madame Defarge was a woman with a very keen eye, a strong face and a great calmness of manner. When the French Revolution broke out, it was her who led the woman and cut off the head of the governor of the prison. She had a strong, fearless and a kind of beauty that called attention to her qualities. Having grown up with a deep sense of wrong and a powerful hatred of the aristocracy, to her, Darnay's family must be destroyed, and the wife and child must follow the ending of the father, just like what she suffered when she was a child.Both were determined woman in their different ways. Hatred had made the heart of the Frenchwoman harder; love now filed the Englishwoman's with courage. It's very interesting to see that eachwoman spoke in her own language and neither understood a word of what the other said while each knew well the other's intention.As a result of the combat, Madame Defarge died lying on ground and Miss Pross could hear nothing for the rest of her life. That's one tragedy in my heart.‘I see that I hold a sanctuary in their hearts, and in the hearts of their descendants, generations hence. I see her, an old woman, weeping for me on the anniversary of this day. I see her and her husband, their course done, lying side by side in their last earthly bed, and I know that each was not more honored and held sacred in the other's soul, than I was in the souls of both.’`I see that child who lay upon her bosom and who bore my name, a man winning his way up in that path of life which once was mine. I see him winning it so well, that my name is made illustrious there by the light of his. I see the blots I threw upon it, faded away. I see him, foremost of just judges and honored men, bringing a boy of my name, with a forehead that I know and golden hair, to this place--then fair to look upon, with not a trace of this day's disfigurement--and I hear him tell the child my story, with a tender and a faltering voice.’`It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.'I was heavyhearted when reading what Sydney Carton said before hedied and I burst into tears finally. In such a background, sacrifice and blood was inevitable. However, blood could not wash away hatred, let alone took place of true love. The ending tells us to conquer evil with love.Equality and fairness were what people seek, which led to the French Revolution. As a consequence, neither equality nor fairness got after the revolution, and that's another tragedy of the history.。

双城记读后感英文A Tale of Two Cities: A Reflection。

A Tale of Two Cities, written by Charles Dickens, is a novel that takes place during the French Revolution and explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice. As I read this classic work of literature, I was struck by the powerful storytelling and the timeless relevance of its themes.One of the most compelling aspects of A Tale of Two Cities is its exploration of the human capacity for loveand sacrifice. The novel's central characters, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, both demonstrate profound acts of selflessness and devotion. Darnay, a French aristocrat,risks his life to return to Paris and help a former servant, while Carton, a dissolute English lawyer, ultimately sacrifices himself to save the man he loves. These acts of sacrifice are not only moving but also serve as a reminderof the potential for good within each of us.The novel also delves into the theme of justice and the struggle for a better world. The French Revolution serves as the backdrop for much of the story, and Dickens vividly portrays the chaos and violence of this tumultuous period. Through the character of Madame Defarge, the novel also explores the idea of revenge and the cycle of violence that can result from a quest for justice. This theme resonates with contemporary issues of social justice and the ongoing struggle for equality and fairness.In addition to its exploration of these weighty themes, A Tale of Two Cities is also a masterful work of storytelling. Dickens's vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters bring the world of 18th-century London and Paris to life. The novel's intricate plot, with its twists and turns, kept me engaged from beginning to end. Dickens's skillful use of language and his ability to create memorable characters make A Tale of Two Cities a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.As I reflect on my experience reading A Tale of TwoCities, I am struck by the enduring relevance of its themes and the power of its storytelling. The novel's exploration of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice resonates as strongly today as it did when it was first published. By immersing myself in the world of Charles Darnay, Sydney Carton, and the other characters in the novel, I gained a deeper understanding of the human experience and the universal quest for a better world.In conclusion, A Tale of Two Cities is a literary masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its powerful themes and compelling storytelling. As I turned the final pages of the novel, I was left with a sense of awe at Dickens's ability to create a world that feels both timeless and timely. I am grateful for the opportunity to experience this classic work of literature and to be reminded of the enduring power of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice.。

双城记英语读书笔记100词Notes on "A Tale of Two Cities""A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is a profound historical novel set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Dickens masterfully captures the atmosphere of fear and excitement that preceded the outbreak of revolution, through the lives of his characters,particularly Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay.The novel highlights the themes of justice, love, and sacrifice, as seen through the relationships between Carton and Darnay, as well as other characters. Dickens explores the complexities of morality and the lengths people are willing to go to for the ones they love.Carton, an enigmatic figure, embodies the spirit of rebellion and self-sacrifice. His actions towards the end of the novel, when he牺牲himself to save Darnay, are particularly poignant and demonstrate the depth of hischaracter. Dickens's portrayal of Carton as a complex and flawed hero adds depth to the narrative.The setting of the French Revolution provides a vivid backdrop for Dickens's exploration of human nature. The novel's description of the city of Paris during this tumultuous period is vivid and atmospheric, adding to the overall tension and excitement of the story.In conclusion, "A Tale of Two Cities" is a timeless novel that continues to resonate with readers today. Dickens's skillful storytelling and profound insights into human nature make this a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the exploration of themes such as justice, love, and sacrifice.。

双城记英语读后感A Tale of Two Cities: A Reflection。

A Tale of Two Cities, written by Charles Dickens, is a novel that takes place during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. It is a story of love, sacrifice, and redemption set against the backdrop of social and political upheaval. As I read this novel, I was deeply moved by the themes of hope and resilience that permeate its pages.One of the most striking aspects of A Tale of TwoCities is its portrayal of the stark contrast between the two cities of London and Paris. While London represents stability, order, and prosperity, Paris is depicted as a city on the brink of chaos and revolution. The stark differences between the two cities serve as a powerful reminder of the disparities that exist in the world, and the novel serves as a poignant commentary on the social and political injustices of the time.The characters in A Tale of Two Cities are also incredibly compelling. The protagonist, Charles Darnay, isa man of noble character who is willing to sacrifice everything for the woman he loves. Sydney Carton, on the other hand, is a deeply flawed man who ultimately finds redemption through selfless acts of heroism. These characters, along with others such as Lucie Manette and Dr. Manette, are intricately woven into the fabric of the story, each playing a crucial role in the narrative.The themes of sacrifice and redemption are central tothe novel, and they are exemplified through the characters' actions. Sydney Carton's ultimate sacrifice for the happiness of others is a powerful and poignant moment inthe novel. His selfless act of heroism serves as a reminder of the capacity for human beings to change and grow, evenin the face of overwhelming adversity.In addition to its powerful themes and characters, A Tale of Two Cities also offers a vivid portrayal of the French Revolution. The novel captures the spirit of the times, depicting the chaos and violence that consumed Parisduring this period. The stark contrast between the opulence of the aristocracy and the poverty and suffering of the common people is a stark reminder of the social andpolitical injustices that led to the revolution.As I read A Tale of Two Cities, I found myself deeply moved by the novel's message of hope and resilience. Despite the darkness and despair that permeate the story, there is a sense of optimism that shines through. The characters' unwavering determination to fight for a better future serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit.In conclusion, A Tale of Two Cities is a novel that has left a lasting impression on me. Its powerful themes, compelling characters, and vivid portrayal of the French Revolution make it a timeless and relevant work of literature. As I reflect on the novel, I am reminded of the capacity for human beings to overcome adversity and strive for a better future. A Tale of Two Cities is a story of love, sacrifice, and redemption, and it is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.。

大学英语读书笔记 A Tale of Two Citiesa tale of two cities occupies a central place in the canon of charles dickens's works. this novel of the french revolution was originally serialized in the author's own periodical all the year round. weekly publication of chapters 1-3 of book 1 began on april 30, 1859. in an innovative move, dickens simultaneously released installments of the novel on a monthly basis, beginning with all of book 1 in june and concluding with the last eight chapters of book 3 in december. dickens took advantage of the novel's serial publication to experiment with characterization, plot, and theme. he described the work in a letter to his friend john forster, cited in rudi glancy's a tale of two cities: dickens's revolutionary novel, as "a picturesque story rising in every chapter, with characters true to nature, but whom the story should express more than they should express themselves by dialogue." the novel that emerged from his experimentation is now regarded as one of dickens's most popular and most innovative works.dickens's work was very popular with the reading public when it was first published. one review in the magazine athenaeum stated that a tale of two cities had attracted the praise of a hundred thousand readers. on the other hand, a whole set of critics, most notably sir james fitzjames stephen writing in saturday review, criticized the novel precisely for its popularity. "most of the critics writing in the intellectual and literary journals of the day considered popular success a good reason to condemn a work," explains glancy. "if the public liked it, they certainly could not be seen to approve of it at all." modern critical opinion, however, has given the novel an important place amongdickens's most mature works of fiction.。

大学英语读书笔记A Tale of Two Cities 第一篇：A tAle of Two CitiesA tAle of Two CitiesAs my desk-mAte told me About the love story of the book, i wAs AttrActed by it. so it is the reAson why i wAnt to reAd this book And shAre it with you.‘A tAle of Two Cities’is one book of ‘chArles dickens’, A 19th century english writer who often criticize the society of englAnd And reAlism. the novel is mAinly About exposing the society contrAdiction before the french revolution And indicAting the fAte of englAnd which will be the sAme As frAnce. it is obvious thAt the Two Cities Are pAris And london And the story hAppened between these Two Cities. it hAppened in one evening of december, 1757. dr. mAnAtee wAs forced to pAy A home visit by mArquis st. evremonde. At the home of mArquis st. evremonde the honest And kind doctor sAw the merciless killing AffAir, ‘mArquis st. evremonde brothers rAped A beAutiful peAsAnt womAn just for momentAry cArnAl pleAsure And killed her whole fAmily And A teenAger who wAs hurt by the sword’. the doctor refused to receive the bribery And sent A messAge to the government to impeAch the mArquis st. evremonde. but it wAs so unfortunAtely thAt the messAge wAs hold by the mArquis st. evremonde. so he wAs sent to prison. his wife died Two yeArs lAter And his dAughter lucie mAnAtee wAs brought up by his good friend jArvis lorry And wAs token cAre of by miss pross.18 yeArs lAter, his dAughter found him And took him AwAy from the prison to englAnd with the help of jArvis lorry. they lived A hAppy live there. during the dAy stAying in london, lucie encountered chArles dAnnAy And fell in love with eAch other. when dr. mAnAtee found thAt chArles dAnnAy wAs the son of mArquis st. evremonde, he didn’t breAk up this couple of love. but he forgAve chArles dAnnAy with his kindheArtedness. becAuse chArles dAnnAy wAs A good mAn who wAs different from his fAther. he escApes from his fAmily with chAnginghis nAme And gAve up inheriting the fAmily’s big fortune.dr. mAnAtee’s old servAnts, the defrAgs, were the leAder of the french revolution. his hotel wAs the point of revolutionAry Activities. they hAted vicious AristocrAts And wrote down All bAd things these AristocrAts hAd done to tAke revenge in the lAter dAys. becAuse of it, chArles dAnnAy wAs innocently involved in And wAs sent to prison Two times. the first time he wAs fortunAtely sAved by lAwyer. As he wAs Arrested bAck to the prison, the pArAlegAl, sydney cArton, who Also loved lucie volunteered to get into the prison to substitute dAnnAy to die becAuse of he wAs so similAr to mr. dAnnAy. in the end dAnnAy And lucie lived with eAch other hAppily. ilike this moving story, especiAlly the selfless sydney cArton. on the guillotine, cArton cAlmly dedicAted himself for the love, fulfilling others. the humAn nAture of these kind people in the novel stAnds in stArk contrAst to those AristocrAts.the novel describe vividly About the evil of those AristocrAts. for An instAnce, mArquis st. evremonde AlwAys tyrAnnized the poor people And did everything he wAnts to do. one dAy, when he rode crAzily in the cArriAge As if nothing wAs being occurred his cArriAge rAn over A fArmer’s child. becAuse of it, finAlly, the child’s fAther slew him with the sword. it indicAted thAt the storm of A revolution s brewing. the novel profoundly reveAled thAt the french revolution deeply hAs shArpened the sociAl contrAdictions, And strongly AttAcked the noble clAss’s dissolute brutAlity, And deeply sympAthized with the sufferings of the working-clAss people.the Author Also pointedly sAid, people’s pAtience is limited. under the noble clAss’s brutAl regime, if people wAnt to live they must rAise up AgAinst the noble. And this resistAnce is justice.of course, the book hAs described the spectAculAr scene working-clAss pe ople fought AgAinst the bAstille And expressed the people’s greAt strength. the Author stood in thehumAnitAriAn stAndpoint, AgAinst cruel oppression of people’s tyrAnny, And Also AgAinst the revolutionAry people’s extreme violence.so whAt the reAl things the Author wAnts to express is on the bAsis of the love between of the young couple, lucie And dAnnAy. the one wAs A victim of the noble’s tyrAnny but wAs Also tolerAnt; the other one wAs the heir of the noble but Also clAimed of love. with the mAintenAnce of love, they form A mutuAl understAnding, hAppy And hArmonious fAmily. this is obviously thAt the Author thought thAt the love between people wAs the only wAy to resolve sociAl contrAdictions AgAinst the ideA of A violent revolution from the rAtionAl thinking And humAnitAriAn position.After reAding the book, there Are Two people who give me deep impression. one is the fAther of child who wAs killed by cArriAge. he wAs so poor when he lost his child. but the bAd noble, mArquis st. evremonde, never felt guilt, even throw very few pounds to comfort him. so he wAs too Angry to stAnd it. so he killed mArquis st. evremonde At A night without thinking About the terrible consequence. it is just becAuse of the love of A fAther. if i wAs the mother of thAt child, And i would do the sAme thing As him to revenge As in thAt period we hAd no other wAy to find the justice. the other one is sydney cArton. he loved lucie so much thAt he could die for her. some people mAy think he wAs so stupid. but i think his love wAs selfless. if i wAs the one who he loved And i loved him, i will be the hAppiest girl in the world. And i wAnt to emphAsize AgAin thAt it is the reAson why i wAnt to reAd this book.there Are evil people everywhere, but more good people. love And hAte, killing AffAirs And sAving lives, All of these exist. whAt we cAn do is to be good to others but not to dAmAge others. then the world will become more And more hArmonious. 第二篇：A tAle of Two Cities“A tAle of Two Cities”“A tAle of Two Cities“ is one of dickens’s most importAnt representAtive works.the novel profoundly exposed the society contrAdiction before the french revolution,intensely AttAcks the AristocrAtic sociAl clAss is dissolute And cruel,And sincerely sympAthizes with the depressed clAsses.And in the novel there Also described mAny like the revolt people AttAcked bAstille And so on,which displAyed people’s greAt strength,And mAybe this is the highlight of this story.At the very beginning , st.Antoine—A pArt in pAris, hAd been mentioned .it wAs cAlled one the poorest pArts in pAris. there,the children hAd the fAces And sAd voices of old men.hunger seemed to be written on the fAces of every mAn And womAn,so when A lArge bArrel of wine hAd been dropped And broken in the street of st.Antoine.quickly,All the people neAr by like A group of begger left whAtever they were diong,And rAn to get some of the red wine.for A time,in thAt street of poverty And misery,there wAs filled with A joyful sound of lAughter.but soon All the wine wAs gone,the lAughter died down And the miserAble people returned whAt they hAd been doing before.the vivid description At beginning pAved the for lAter mAgnificent scenes thAt would hAppen.the novel hAs portrAyed mAny different people. doctor mAnette is honest And kind but suffers the persecution ActuAlly , lucie is beAutiful And gentle ,chArles is grAceful And noble，lorry is upright And honest,sydney is semblAnce of indifferent,innermost feelings of wArm,unconventionAl but Also selfless And lofty，miss pross is strAightforwArd And loyAl，evremonde brothers Are cruel And sinister…the couples of defArge And the other revolutionlist.doctor mAnette,A prisoner ever hAd been put in the bAstille prison And his fAmilies hAd been persecuted by feudAl AristocrAcy.And once A time he wAs touched until his dAughter found him in the shop of monsieur defArge.After then,he And his dAughter lucie turned bAck to london And he seemed to be A normAl people.lucie,becAuse her beAuty And gentle,wAs loved by both chArles And sydney,but lucie loved chArles, whAt’s more,she didn’t know sydney Adored her,And At lAst,lucie And chArles got mArried.in the story ,chArles And sydney shAred the sAme ApperAnce.this coincidence prepAred for the plot thAt sydney went to the prison to chAnge roles with chArles.the couples of defArge,who lived in st.Antoine,they sAw the AristocrAcy persecuted their sibling,the sAvAge of upper clAss in the Accident in pAris stimulAted people’s Anger And hAte of the AristocrAcy. All the dissAtisfAction AppeAred on everyone’s fAce,especilly on mAdAme defArge,they could do nothing bu to suffer.the complex hAtred is hArd to solve, the cruel revenge hAs mAde more hAtreds. After thenthe cry of crowd,led to the revolution.the crowd seized the governer of the prison,And then he wAs struck from behind And fell deAd.so the revolution begAn And so it continued. st.Antoine’s dAy hAd come And st.Antoine wAs Angry.mAybe becAuse of the oppression,thepeople there hAd been hArdened in the fires of suffering,they were meciless,And never hAd the touch of pity.chArles And sydney ,A french mAn And An englAnd mAn,becAuse of lucie,their fortune hAd chAnged totAlly. chArles wAs A AristocrAcy in frAnce,for his hAtred of hisclAn,so he escAped to englAnd And lived A compArAtively life.sydney,the AssistAnt of mr.stryver(who hAd defended him),so they knew eAch other from then on.but one dAy,chArles received A letter from gAbelle,his servAnt.chArles’s mind wAs very disturbed by this letter,so he decided to went bAck to frAnce to sAve sAve his old servAnt from the deAth.but At thAt time,the situAtion wAs turbulent in frAnce Although the cAtchword wAs “liberty,equAlity And frAternity”.on the wAy to frAnce,the new lAw wAs issued,And it condemned to deAth All fugitive who return.obviously chArles wAs seized.when the news cAme to his relAtives in englAnd,All of them worried About him.therefore,lucie And Another people returned to frAnce,then they tried every wAy to sAve him,in the end ,by the virtue of dr.mAnette’s greAt populArity, chArles wAs sAfe.but good time didn’t lAst long,with A sound of A knock At the door,chArles wAs Accused by the couples of defArge.this time,After the doctor’s story wAs told to crowd in the court,the terrible sound rose up from the people in the court—A cry for blood.there,roAr And roAr,no one could sAve chArles AgAin.lucie wAs very sAd And despAiring when she heArd this grievious news.sydney,then,he wAs Ached,becAue he did not wAnt to see his beloved womAn so suffering.in thAt cAse,he decided to insteAd chArles’s deAth,becAuse he sAid he love lucie,little lucie,so he wAnt to help lucie found her love bAck And reAlized his vAlue of life.At lAst,chArles wAs survived,but sydney wAs died under the guillotine.After sydney died,some people sAid of him,in the city thAt night,thAt it wAs the most peAceful fAce ever seen there.the only words i hAve remembered”it is A fAr,fAr better thing thAt i do,thAn i hAve ever done;it is A fAr,fAr better rest thAt i go to thAn i hAve ever known.”from these we cAn sAy love rebirth in the hell ed ge,but tAke the life As the price.As for An outstAnding writer,in dickens’s work,the lAnguAge skill is essentiAl.eAch kind of rhetoric technique,like the AnAlogy,the exAggerAtion,the contrAst,the humorous,And the tAunt Are hAndled skillfully,And the Artistry of the work is Also delivered the peAk.“A tAle of Two Cities“ hAs its difference with the generAl historicAl novel, its chArActer And the mAin plot Are All fictionAlizes.with the broAd reAl bAckground of the french revolution,the Author tAke the plot is criss-crossed,And the clue is complex. the nArrAtes,foreshAdowing,upholstery And so mAny techniques,cAuses the structure integrity And strictness,the plot winding Anxious And rich of theAtricAl nAture,it displAyed the remArkAble Artistic skill.the sty le “A tAle of Two Cities“ is solemnity And melAncholy,fills indignAntion,butlAcks the humor of the eArly works.for Author’s purpose,he wAnt to rely on the revolution in frAnce to wArn the bourgeoisie of englAnd.it is A mAsterpiece of dicken,some vivid words And some sAtiric words exposed the socity deeply.on one hAnd,Auther represents the Aspect of devil,for exAmple,the revolutionists’figure hAve been distorted.on the other hAnd,there is A moving Act About the chArActer sydney,thAt is in order to help his rivAl eAcApe from deAth,he devoted his own life.these Two shArp contrAct mAke the whole story more vAluAble And meAningful.第三篇：A tAle of Two CitiesAfter reAdingA tAle of Two CitiesA tAle of Two Cities is one of dickens’s most importAnt represent Ative works. the story is set in london And pAris At the time of the greAt french revolution. it shows the cAuses of revolution And its effects on people’s everydAy lives. before the revolution, the king And the AristocrAcy treAted their people cruelly in frAnce. the common people were extremely poor And miserAble. the crops in the fields were poor As if even the lAnd shAred the misery of the people. And there were so heAvy tAxes thAt All the villAgers hAd nothing to hAnd over At lAst. on the other hAnd, the AristocrAcy mAde their will As the lAw by using money And gold. there were no justice, no equAlity And no fAirness.the novel hAs portrAyed Two pAirs of vivid people, who i like most, one pAir is dr. mAnette And mr. cArdon, And Another is miss pross And mrs. defArge.becAuse of his occupAtion, dr. mAnette hAs witnessed mArquis evremonde brothers’crimes. And he wrote to the minister to show the crime whAt mArquis evremonde hAd done, resulting in himself being Arrested And sent to the prison bAstille without Any reAson. much As he suffered, dr. mAnette didn’t hAve Any ideA of revenge. when he wAs free, dr. mAnette just went bAck to briton with his only dAughter lucie. however, the story didn’t come to An end. lucie mArried A mAn, who wAs the son of mArquiss evremonde, dArnAy. for lucie’hAppiness, dr. mAnette hAd forgAve All the defense dArnAy’fAmily do to him, even in the following future, tried to rescue dArnAy from the bAstille. the quAlities in dr. mAnette (brAveness, self-surrenderness And reAlity) Are the indispensAble content Among dickens’s morel criteriA.At the first glAnce of mr. cArdon, i don’t like this guy At All. Although mr. cArdon wAsn’t A hero, there wAs AlwAys A mysterious color Around him. mr. cArdon hAd A good educAtion, but still couldn’t succeed in his cArrel. in the normAl life, mr. cArdon wAs A young mAn with confusion. it wAs on the triAl of dArnAy thAt mr. cArdon’s tAlent functioned the first time. he found thAt they hAd A similAr fAce, which wAs cruciAl in his defend for dArnAy. thAt wAs A prerequisite for his rescuing dArnAy in the end. even if he wAs considered degenerAte by the upper clAss in the society, or in other words, showed A low stAndArd of morAls or behAviors, mr. cArdon hAd reserved A plAce for the girl he loved And for his dreAm.in thAt cruel revolution, mr. cArdon sAcrificed his own life for the girl he loves, lucie. dickens holds thAt love ship of this kind which is At the expense of life is recAll to life, As god sAys,“one believe me would be immortAl.” fro m mr. cArdon, especiAlly the prAyer he sAid before execution, we cAn see the loyAlty towArds god, both mr. cArdon And dickens.miss pross wAs one of those women who thought nothing of their own needs And who, through pure love And AdmirAtion, Are reAdy to mAke themselves slAves to youth when they hAve lost it, to beAuty which they hAve never hAd, And to bright hopes thAt hAve never shone upon their own dArk lives. we could see it At mAny very triviAl thing. for exAmple, miss pross rushed into the room As she heArd lucie wAs n’t well, when lucie met mr. jArvis lorry the first time. “ And you in brown!” she sAid, indignAntlyturning to mr. lorry; “couldn’t you tell her whAt you hAd to tell her, without frightening her to deAth? look At her, with pAle fAce And her cold hAnds. do you cAll thAt being A bAnker?” miss pross love lucie sincerely. As mr. lorry sAid, “there is nothing better in the world thAn the honest service of the heArt“. since miss pross hAd become like A mother to lucie And would hAve given her life for her, she would do everything she could to keep mrs. defArge in the house so thAt the cArriAge cArrying lucie could run fArther.compAred to miss pross, mrs. defArge wAs A womAn who wAs Almost controlled by her hAtred. generAl speAking, mrs. defArge wAs A womAn with A very keen eye, A strong fAce And A greAt cAlmness of mAnner. the most impressive impression mrs. dAfArge left to me wAs the never-finished knitting. i wAs wAndering how mrs. defArge knitted those nAmes of whom they considered to be enemy. mrs. defArge’s fAther, brother And sisters were killed by evremonde brothers. when the french revolution broke out, it wAs her who led the womAn And cut off the heAd of the governor of the prison. mrs. defArge hAd A strong, feArless And A kind of beAuty thAt cAlled Attention to her quAlities. she hAd grown up with A deep sense of wrong And A powerful hAtred of the AristocrAcy; Any pity thAt she once mAy hAve hAd wAs now deAd. to her, dArnAy’s fAmily must be destroyed; the wife And child must follow the fAther. so to speAk, through her deAth, dickens expressed his humAnitAriAnism. though we mAy fell sympAthy with those suffering common people ,thAt doesn’t meAn thAt whAtever they do is justified. it is eAsy to find thAt dickens hAs the sAme Attitude towArds them As us.while these four figures Are not All the most importAnt figures Among so mAny people in this novel, they hAve certAin chArActeristic AttrActing me.07 外四07050403韩芳芳第四篇：A tAle of Two CitiesA tAle of Two Citiesthe Authordickens, chArles(born feb. 7, 1812, portsmouth, hAmpshire, eng.-died june 9, 1870, gAd’s hill, neAr chAthAm, kent) british novelist, generAlly considered the greAtest of the victoriAn period.his fiction cAreer begAn with short pieces reprinted As ske tches by “boz” (1836). he exhibited A greAt Ability to spin A story in An entertAining mAnner And this quAlity, combined with the seriAlizAtion of his comic novel the pickwick pApers (1837), mAde him the most populAr english Author of his time. the seriAlizAtion of such works As oliver twist (1838) And the old curiosity shop (1841) followed. A tAle of Two Cities (1859) AppeAred in the period when he Achieved greAt populArity for his public reAdings. dickens’s works Are chArActerized by An encyclopAedic knowledge of london, pAthos, A vein of the mAcAbre, A pervAsive spirit of benevolence And geniAlity, inexhAustible powers of chArActer creAtion, An Acute eAr for chArActeristic speech, And A highly individuAl And inventive prose style. bAckgroundthe novel profoundly exposed the society contrAdiction before the french revolution, intensely AttAcks the AristocrAtic sociAl clAss is dissolute And cruel, And sincerely sympAthizes with the depressed clAsses.plot18 yeArs before in 1757, becAuse of knowing A terrible secret, dr. mAnette wAs picked up And sent to the bAstille--- one of the most terrible prisons in the world, by the noble mArquis st. evremonde. 18 yeArs After in 1775, his only dAughter, lucie mAnette, fell in love with chArles dArnAy, the nephew of the mArquis st. evremonde, which AbAndoned the noble degree to live by himself.hAppy new life with his dAughter And her hus bAnd. but the revolution of frAnce broke, And becAuse of his fAmily, chArles dArnAy wAs denounced--- denounced by A letter which wAs wrote by dr. mArnette himself 18 yeArs Ago! whAt A cruel strike! isn’t it? though he wAs innocent, poor chArles would hAve been sent to the guillotine.the story seems to be over thus fAr, but, wAit! there is Another mAn we might refer to, thAt is sydney cArton, the lAwyer of englAnd, the good friend of mAnette’s fAmilies, who took After chArles very much. it wAs he, finAlly be killed insteAd by his own mind. why? As you mAy Ask, i wAnt to Ask the sAme question. thAt is becAuse---i guess---love. And of course, the hope, yes, the hope. when sydney wAs killed As chArles, there wAs much hope on his fAce. whAt wAs he thinking About As he went to his deAth? if we could hAve listened to his thoughts, we might hAve heArdbeAutiful things:’s the time. mAy god forgive me. but i see the deAth of All who hAte. i see A new frAnce, growing from out of the old. i see A beAutiful pAris filled with hAppy people.lives which i hAve sAved. they Are hAppy in englAnd. there is A boy-child inlucre’s Arms. And he is nAmed sydney. he will grow old And bring love to my nAme.it is A fAr, fAr better thing thAt i do thAn i hAve ever done. it is A fAr, fAr better rest thAt i go to thAn i hAve ever known.lAnguAge skillAs An outstAnding writer, in dickens’s work, the lAnguAge skill is essentiAl. eAch kind of rhetoric technique, like the AnAlogy, the exAggerAtion, the contrAst, the humorous, And the tAunt Are hAndled skillfully And the Artistry of the work is Also delivered the peAk. “A tAle of Two Cities“ hAs its difference with the generAl historicAl novel, its chArActer And the mAin plot Are All fictionAlizes. with the broAd reAl bAckground of the french revolution, the Author tAke the fictionAl chArActer doctor mAnette’s experience As the mAin clue, interweAves the unjust chArge, love And revenge three independences but Also incident cross-correlAtion stories together, the plot is criss-crossed, And the clue is complex. the Author use insert nArrAtes, foreshAdowing, upholstery And so mAny techniques, cAuses the structure integrity And strictness, the plot winding Anxious And rich of theAtricAl nAture, it displAyed the remArkAble Artistic skill. the style “A tAle of Two Cities” is solemnity And melAncholy, fills indignAntion, but lAcks the humor of the eArly works.commentA tAle of Two Cities is A historicAl story, one of dickens long fictions. it portrAyed A brutAl And bloody story , but it Also contAined love And friendship.dickens hAd deAr love And hAte. he prAised those who ought to be prAised , like lucie, who took cAre of her fAther, doctor mAnette ,After his releAsing from prison And helped himreturn to normAl, who finAlly got true love. he AttAcked those who ought to be AttAcked, such As mArquis of evermonde , who killed people just As eAsily As they killed chickens. hedeprived other people’s freedom As he liked And he thought it wAs normAl And unremArkAble. As An old sAying goes: people who commit too mAny crimes will kill themselves. mArquis of evermonde eventruAlly killed himself.。

双城记读书报告(英文版)A tale of two cities is one of Dickens’ most important representive works. Charles Dickens is an outstanding English writer. He created some of literature's most iconic characters, with the theme of social reform running throughout his work. The continuing popularity of his novels and short stories is such that they have never gone out of print. His writing style is florid and poetic, with a strong comic touch. Dickens's novels were, among other things, works of social commentary. He was a fierce critic of the poverty and social stratification of Victorian society. His literary style is also a mixture of fantasy and realism.All the story in this book, which is fictional French Revolution, happened around the Manette family. Doctor Manettte had been in prison for 18 years just because he wanted to disclose Evermondes’ crimes. Marquis of Evermonde, a noble man in France, stole a countrywoman with his brother by force and killed her family. Doctor Manette came to know all their crimes by accident. In order to hide their crimes, they threw Manette into Bastille(a prison’s name in Paris).During these 18 years, Doctor Manette lost is freedom completely and suffered a lot in spirit. He was taken care of by Monsieur Defarge, his maid, before his daughter found her. Then she took him to London. It was Manette’s daughter who took good care of him and helped him return to normal. They came to know Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay, both of whom fell in love with Lucie latter, during a court. Sydney expressed his love to Miss Lucie, promising that he would do everything for her happiness. However, he didn’t mean to marry Lucie since he thought he was not a proper man for Lucie. Meanwhile, Lucie and Darnay fell in love with each other. Doctor Manette accepted his son-in-lawalthough he knew that Darnay was the nephew of the an who threw him into prison. It was the love between father and daughter that made Doctor Manette conceal the truth for his daughter’s lifelong happiness. One day, Darnay had to return to Paris to rescue his uncle’s chamberlain who had been taking care of property for Darnay. Only God, if anyone, could see the upcoming tragedy. Before Darnay set off, Mr. Lorry went to Paris to deal with something for Tellson’s Bank at the age of 78 years old. Unfortuntely, Darnay was arrested and put into prison for he was Evemonde’s descendant. Lucie got the news and traveled to Paris with his father immediately. They turned to Lorry for help. At that time, perhaps Paris was the most chaotic city in the world. Citizen had taken over the city and the King’s head had been cut down. Luckily, Doctor Manette had been in Bastille for 1a long time, which would help him to out of his effect. Paris citizen respected Doctor Manette so much after they knew his bitter experience. At last, Darnay got out of prison. However, Darnay was taken away again the next morning. It was said that Madame Defarge charged Darnay of his noble family’s crimes. In fact, Madame Defarge was the sister of the woman sho was killed by Marquis of Evermonde. She had the obligation to take revenge on everyone from Evermonde family. It seemed that Darnay was due to die and no one could sane his young life. Lucie, as his wife, was in a deep sadness. Old Lorry also felt anxious. Then it was the time for Sydney Carton to do something. Carton looked like Darnay if you didn’t observe carefully. That was the method to rescue Darnay. Carton sacrificed his life for Lucie’s happiness. He fulfilled his promise. He got into the prison and Darnay was taken out of there instead. The Manette family managed to return to London. Carton, left in Paris, was killed to the face of thousands of people.Upon reading the story, I feel unbelievable that hoe\w come the freedom people pursued must be base on so many innocent lives. Since freedom is a beautiful thing for ordinary people, why people all live in anxiety and dread after the revolution. And then what is the significance of revolution? In my opinion, some people are just using revolution as a tool to take revenges on others. They are the same cruel with noble man and make no distinctions between good and evil. A lot of evil were caused by freedom.The beginning of the book is quite interesting. “It was best of times, it was the worst of times,it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Darkness, it was the season of Light, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. We had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going Heaven, we were all going direct the other way…” Dickens uses parallelism, exaggeration, contrast and humorous t begin the story, which makes the story must be a tragedy. However, there did exist brightness in this contradictory epoch.Everemonde brothers are cruel and sinister. They killed people just as easy as they killed chickens. They deprived others freedom as long as they like and they thought it was their right to do so. They had never realized they had done something really wrong or something improper. There is an old saying: people who commit too many crimes will kill themselves. After all, there ia justice in the world. They will pay their lives for their crimes. “He lay there like a stone with a knife pushed intohear t.” That’s the consequence of the Marquis. I think it was what he ought to gain.Doctor Manette is honest and kind but suffers the persecution actually. He is a poor man who has been living in darkness for as long as 18 years, which made him become a shoemaker and lose his memory. Fortunately, he was released and found by his daughter. He love his daughter deeply. That’s why he allowed Lucie to marry Darnay although he remembered Darnay was from Evermonde family. After Darnay was arrested, he tried his best to persuade those furious citizen to release Darnay. He is the best father I have ever seen in the world.Miss Pross, who always accompanied Lucie, is straightforward and loyal. She is wiling to risk her life defending Miss Lucie. Lorry is upright. He employed a woman to take of Lucie while he was arranging her father’s property. In Paris, as a 78 years old man, he not only dealt with business but also engaged himself in saving Darnay’s life. He is Manette’s true friend.Lucie is beautiful and gentle. Sh e doesn’t want to hurt anyone around her. When Carton expressed his love to her, she didn’t want to upset him and gave him much encouragement. She is a thoughtful and patient daughter. She lives with her father and recalls his memory slowly. She has a deep love for Darnay .she went to the same place where his husband could see her no matter what the weather is. She just stands ther quiet for 2 hours though she is afraid of the man who is cutting down trees. Danary is a grateful and noble, better than any other noble man. Pursing his sacred aim an true love, he gave his property and the rank of nobility. Regardlesss of his own security, he returned to the chaotic city to recue the chamberlain’s life.There is a disgusting character---Madame Defarge. All her life is a tragedy. Her miserable experience made her live under hatred. In her mind, the significance was to revenge for dead family. Her deep hatred made her become as cruel as the man who live in upper class before.Sydney carton, a touching hero, is my favorite character. He has a same appearance with Darnay but completely different fate. His coming onto the stage is very special, referring to his note which expose the plot behind the case in the court. His tragedy lies in that he doesn’t believe in hims elf and feels himself inferior, which leads to he indulging himself. Then he feels desperate. He loved Lucie but he was afraid to disturb her life. What he said to Lucie is impressing. “I wish you to know that you have the last dream of my soul. In my degradation I have not been so degraded but that the sight of you with your father, and of this home made such a home by you, has stirred old shows that I thought had died out of me. Since I knew you, I have been troubled by a remorse that I thought would never reproach me again and have heard that from old voices impelling me upward, that stirring afresh, beginning anew, shaking off sloth and sensuality, and fighting out the abandoned fight. A dream, all a dream, that ends in nothing, and leaves the sleeper where he lay down, but I wish you to know that you inspired it.” The man, self-fiung away, wasted, drunken, poor creature of misuse as we know him to be, is actually a respectable one. He sacrifice his life to make Lucie get happiness. Once ha said: “I car e for no man on earth, and no man on earth cares for me.” But in fact, he has someone to care for and there someone caring for him.Dickens has distinct love and hate. He praised those who ought to be praised and attacked those who ought to be attacked. Equality and fairness are what people seek, which led to the French revolution. As a result, neither equality nor fairness was got after the revolution. To the opposite, a lot of innocent people was killed during the revolution. They become the sacrifice of hollow freedom. The Manette family is just the typical one. And that’s the tragedy of history.When I read the end part of the book, I burst into tears. “I see Barsad, and ,Cly,Defarge…. It is a far, far better thing that I do. than I have ever done; it is a far, far, better that I go to than I have ever known.”The beginning of the book makes it interesting, and the end part makes it perfect.。

双城记读后感英文（5篇）双城记读后感英文（精选5篇）双城记读后感英文篇1After reading A tale of two citiesA tale of two cities is one of Dickenss most important representative works。

The novel profoundly e_posed the society contradiction before the French Revolution，intensely attacks the aristocratic social class is dissolute and cruel，and sincerely sympathizes with the depressed classes。

The novel also described many magnificent scenes like the revolt people attacked Bastille and so on，which displayed peoples great strength。

The novel has portrayed many different people。

Doctor Manette is honest and kind but suffers the persecution actually ，Lucie is beautiful and gentle ，Charles is graceful and noble，Lorry is upright and honest ，Sydney is semblance of indifferent， innermost feelings of warm，unconventional but also selfless and lofty，Miss Pross is straightforward and loyal，Evremonde brothers are crueland sinister。

双城记英文版的读后感A Tale of Two Cities: A ReflectionA Tale of Two Cities is a novel written by Charles Dickens, and it is considered one of his most famous works. This novel is set in the cities of London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The story revolves around the lives of several characters, including Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer. As I reflect on this novel, I am struck by the powerful themes of sacrifice, love, and resurrection that run throughout the story.One of the most compelling aspects of A Tale of Two Cities is its exploration of the theme of sacrifice. The character of Sydney Carton is perhaps the most poignant example of this theme. Carton is initially portrayed as a cynical and dissolute man, but as the story progresses, he undergoes a remarkable transformation. His unrequited love for Lucie Manette, the daughter of Dr. Manette, leads himto make the ultimate sacrifice for her and her family. In the climactic scene of the novel, Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay, who has been sentenced to death by the revolutionary tribunal. Carton's willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of others is a powerful and moving moment in the novel, and it serves as a reminder of the redemptive power of selflessness.Love is another central theme in A Tale of Two Cities. The novel depicts various forms of love, including romantic love, familial love, and love for one's country. The relationship between Lucie Manette and Charles Darnay is a central focus of the story, and their love for each other endures despite the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. Additionally, the love that Lucie and her father, Dr. Manette, share is a source of strength and comfort for both of them. The novel also explores the love that characters have for their country, as they grapple with the political and social upheaval of the revolution. Through its portrayal of love in its many forms, A Tale of Two Cities reminds us of the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.Resurrection is another important theme in the novel. The character of Dr. Manette undergoes a symbolic resurrection, as he is released from the Bastille after being unjustly imprisoned for many years. His journey from a broken and traumatized man to a loving and caring father is a powerful example of personal resurrection. Additionally, Sydney Carton experiences a form of spiritual resurrection as he finds purpose and meaning in sacrificing himself for the good of others. The theme of resurrection serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of renewal and rebirth.In conclusion, A Tale of Two Cities is a novel that is rich with powerful themes and memorable characters. Through its exploration of sacrifice, love, and resurrection, the novel offers a compelling and timeless meditation on the human experience. As I reflect on this novel, I am reminded of the enduring power of selflessness, the resilience of love, and the possibility of renewal even in the face ofgreat adversity. A Tale of Two Cities is a masterpiece of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.。

A Tale of Two Cities●It was the best of times,it was the worst of times,it was the age of wisdom,it was the age of foolishness,it was the epoch of belief,it was the epoch of incredulity,it was the season of Light,it was the season of Darkness,it was the spring of hope,it was the winter of despair.●这是最好的时代，这是最坏的时代，这是智慧的时代，这是愚蠢的时代，这是信仰的时代，这是怀疑的时代，这是光明的季节，这是黑暗的季节，这是希望的春天，这是绝望的冬天。

●背景是法国大革命时期，这是人类文明史的一大进步，它推翻了专制和暴虐的君王，但在取得这一成果的过程中伴随着无数的流血与牺牲。

“最好的”、“最坏的”等一系列反义词，表现事物在矛盾中发展。

●epochn.1.时代；纪元；时期a period of time in history,especially one during whichimportant events or changes happen2.世（地质年代，纪下分世）a length of time which is a division of a period●incredulityn.不相信a feeling of not being able to believe something or of not wanting to believe it●In the midst of them,the hangman,ever busy and ever worse than useless,was in constant requisition;now,stringing up long rows of miscellaneous criminals;now,hanging a housebreaker on Saturday who had been taken on Tuesday;now,burning people in the hand at Newgate by the dozen,and now burning pamphlets at the door of Westminster Hall;to-day, taking the life of an atrocious murderer,and to-morrow of a wretched pilferer who had robbed a farmer's boy of sixpence.●排比，对句式的安排巧妙高超。