Betrayal and revenge from "summary" of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
The theme of betrayal and revenge runs deep in the intricate tapestry of human relationships depicted in 'A Tale of Two Cities'. Characters such as Madame Defarge and the Marquis de Evremonde represent the consequences of betrayal and the thirst for revenge that follows. Madame Defarge, with her relentless pursuit of vengeance against the aristocracy, embodies the destructive power of resentment and betrayal. Her knitting of names into her register serves as a chilling reminder of the retribution she seeks to...
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