A Tale of Two Cities, Chapter 19: samenvatting

Wat er gebeurt

1. On the tenth morning, Mr. Lorry finds Doctor Manette reading calmly, with his shoemaking equipment put away.
2. At breakfast, Manette seems unaware of the elapsed days, and Lorry decides to seek his advice privately.
3. Discussing an unnamed friend, Manette attributes the relapse to painful associations and says healthy activity helps protect the mind.
4. Lorry urges removal of the equipment, and Manette reluctantly agrees, provided it happens during his absence.
5. That night, Lorry and Miss Pross burn the dismantled bench and bury the tools, shoes, and leather.

In dit hoofdstuk

Waar je op kunt letten

Doctor Manette’s concern for his daughter overcomes his resistance to removing the equipment. This consent enables Lorry and Miss Pross to act.

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