Outline[Part One]

Outline
I. Thesis: ...The lifestyle of the civilians in both Britain and France definitely changed; the poorer regions of both France and Britain declined to an even poorer state, whereas the richer civilians weren't as heavily impacted from funding the Revolution, which also dealt a huge blow on the economy and taxes.
a. Introduction:
- Reason of Revolution
- Relevance to Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities”.
II. General Topic: Social Classes and Lifestyles
- Rich civilians’ condition and luxuries
[Middle Class – Agriculture, Manufacture, Banking, Contracting]
- Poor peoples’ conditions and challenges
[Quotes from C.D. : Poor conditions and Rich Lifestyles]
- Relevance to Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities”
III. Economies’ current state
- Poorer regions and taxation
- Richer regions…
- Relevance*

Thesis Statement

...The lifestyle of the civilians in both Britain and France definitely changed; the poorer regions of both France and Britain declined to an even poorer state, whereas the richer civilians weren't as heavily impacted from funding the Revolution.

Research Question

How has the revolution impacted the social hierarchy and the economy of both France and Britain?

Quote/Question/Comment

Quote : " 'Killed!', shrieked the man in wild desperation extending both arms at their length above his head. 'Dead!' "

Question : Why is it the rich people treat the people of lower class so poorly, and why can they get away with murder?

Comment : In the book "A Tale of Two Cities", Monsieur Marquise's carriage runs over a little boy, with the whole crowd looking. The little boy is killed, and a man is violently reacting over the murder committed in broad daylight. However, all Monsieur Marquise's response is "take better care of your kids." I'm surprised that the people haven't rebelled towards the Monsieur's harsh actions, and it is clear that the poorer regions are being treated more and more cruel every day; the rich get richer and the poor pay the taxes, which does not make sense to me.

Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities [French Revolution]

Characters :

Ms. Manette
Mr. Manette
Dr. Manette
Monesuir Marquise
Mr. Stryver
Mr. Darnay
Madame Defarge
Mr. Defarge
Ms. Pross
Mr. Carton

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The story starts with Britain in it's harshest conditions; the simplest crimes countered with severe punishments, the city in the heaviest poverty due to the war, and a woman looking for her father. The date is 1775, the very start of the French Revolution.

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Research Question:

How did the French Revolution influence the social hierarchy and everyday life in Britain and France?