In Book the Third, Chapter 4, Doctor Manette has just returned from visiting Charles Darnay in prison, where he was unable to secure the release of his son-in-law, despite his stature as a former prisoner of the Bastille. As he sits in his chair, Mr. Lorry observes him closely. Doctor Manette is clearly upset at his failure, fearing for Charles’s future. Mr. Lorry is afraid that the doctor’s old troubles will return, reverting him back...
In Book the Third, Chapter 4, Doctor Manette has just returned from visiting Charles Darnay in prison, where he was unable to secure the release of his son-in-law, despite his stature as a former prisoner of the Bastille. As he sits in his chair, Mr. Lorry observes him closely. Doctor Manette is clearly upset at his failure, fearing for Charles’s future. Mr. Lorry is afraid that the doctor’s old troubles will return, reverting him back to the prisoner in 105 North Tower, wondering where the shoes are that he needs to repair. Instead, Doctor Manette seems strong. He decides that at last his suffering has brought him strength and power. He sees that Doctor Manette has a will of iron, that he will do whatever is necessary to release Charles. The years seem to have melted away, and Doctor Manette is once again the man of strong character of his youth. Yet, when Charles’s release is finally secured, it is only temporary. Charles is once again arrested and put in prison. When his true identity is revealed to all, Doctor Manette briefly struggles with keeping his grasp on reality.
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