Class conflict and inequality from "summary" of A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens, Charles
In the streets of London and Paris, the sharp divide between the aristocracy and the common folk is starkly evident. The rich live lives of luxury and extravagance while the poor struggle to survive day by day. This stark difference in wealth and status leads to deep-rooted class conflict and inequality that permeates every aspect of society. The aristocrats, represented by characters like the cruel Marquis Evrémonde, show a complete disregard for the suffering of the lower classes. They live in opulent mansions, dine on lavish feasts, and enjoy every luxury imaginable, all while the common people starve and suffer. This blatant inequality breeds resentment and anger among the lower classes who are oppressed and downtrodden. On the other hand, the common people, such as the Defarges and the other revolutionaries, are driven to desperation by their poverty and suffering. They live in squalor, work long hours for meager wages, and are subject to the whims of the aristocracy. This sense of injustice and deprivation fuels their desire for change and revolution. The simmer...
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