Wealth and poverty from "summary" of A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens, Charles
In the city of Paris, there existed a stark contrast between those who possessed wealth and those who suffered in poverty. The rich lived in luxurious homes, adorned with fine furnishings and surrounded by servants catering to their every need. They dined on extravagant meals and wore the latest fashions, their lives seemingly untouched by the hardships faced by the less fortunate. On the other hand, the poor struggled to survive in squalid conditions, living in rundown tenements with barely enough food to eat. They toiled long hours in factories and sweatshops, earning meager wages that barely covered their basic necessities. Disease and hunger were constant companions, claiming the lives of many who had no means to seek proper medical care or nutrition. The inequality between the wealthy and the impoverished was glaringly evident in every aspect of society. The rich enjoyed privileges and opportunities that were out of reach for those trapped in poverty. They held positions of power and influence, shaping the course of politics and economics to further their own intere...
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