Book the Second, Chapters 1-12


*  The book opens five years later.  Does Dickens do a good job of filling in the gaps of the past five years for you? Were you surprised by any of the characterizations and where the plot had gone?  

* What was your reaction to the trial, and to the ultimate outcome? How did you feel the lawyers handled their cases?  What did you think of the return of “recalled to life?”

* Several times during the trial, Dickens describes the crowd as buzzing blue flies.  Did you feel this was foreshadowing of crowds and the upcoming revolution? Do you feel it is an accurate depiction of those who attended the trial?

* Dr. Manette sees Lucie as his Golden Thread, and Miss Pross shares that she keeps him from despair. What do you think of their relationship, and of Dr. Manette’s character ?

* Chapter Seven introduces us to a most odious French noble. What did you think of Dickens’ description and of the noble’s behavior and attitude towards the French peasantry? Were you surprised by the end of Chapter 9?
* What do you think of Charles Darney’s decision to move to England and of his profession of love for Lucie to Dr. Manette? What do you think of the parallel being drawn between him and Sydney Carton, especially in looks?

* Anything I've missed?