The Grindstone - A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 2 Summary

😱The setting of the grindstone symbolizes the violent times of the French Revolution.

😮Lucy is kept in the dark regarding Charles Darnay's situation, reflecting the limited power and protection given to women at the time.

😬Dr. Manette uses his reputation to manipulate the crowd and potentially save Charles Darnay.

😱The presence of blood-covered people sharpening weapons on the grindstone foreshadows the imminent violence and danger.

😮The chapter leaves readers in suspense, wondering if Dr. Manette will succeed in rescuing Darnay.

Why does Mr. Lorry send Lucy away when Charles Darnay is imprisoned?

—Mr. Lorry believes there is nothing Lucy can do to help Charles and wants to speak alone with her father.

Who else is present at the grindstone scene?

—Miss Pross and Little Lucie are also present at the grindstone scene.

What is the significance of the grindstone?

—The grindstone symbolizes the violent and revolutionary times of France during the French Revolution.

Why is Lucy kept in the dark about Charles Darnay's situation?

—Lucy is seen as fragile and is protected from knowing the dangerous truth about her husband's imprisonment.

What is the cliffhanger at the end of the chapter?

—The chapter ends with the question of whether Dr. Manette will succeed in rescuing Charles Darnay.

00:09Chapter 2 of A Tale of Two Cities is titled 'The Grindstone.'

00:21Mr. Lorry discovers a grindstone set up in the courtyard.

01:05Lucy and Dr. Manette rush to Lorry's room for help as Charles Darnay is imprisoned.

01:12Lorry sends Lucy away and speaks with Dr. Manette.

01:24A crowd sharpens weapons on the grindstone outside.

02:46Dr. Manette uses his reputation to manipulate the crowd and potentially save Charles Darnay.

02:57The chapter ends with the question of whether the doctor will succeed in rescuing Darnay.