Had to read this in 8th grade, in 1975, and have read it once nearly every year since. Yes, it's long and involved but fantastic characters. Billie Whitelaw, who portrayed Madame DeFarge was so cold. Wish they jad had the time for the full speech Lucie gives her father as she holds him, "...weep for it, weep for it..." when speaking of the wasted years. Thank you for uploading this.
I'm travelling with Miriam Margolyes in the theatre piece "Dicken's Women", playing piano. It has revived my appetite for Dickens and his brilliance, and I've started reading "Dombey and Son"!
What????? It is one of the greatest books ever written, a personal favorite, and so well written impossible to ever get confused. The utter brilliance of Dickens' penship amalgamates into a very coherent book where he reminds the reader of previous events without ever focusing so much time to make it feel forced or distracting. Even as a male I'm forced to concede that it is such an amazing book that in its' sentimental parts caused me to shed tears. Reading it just requires respect and patience
Thanks, I'm watching this due to the fact that well....I honestly find it hard to understand the novel itself. And I'm having to write an essay on it. Soooo......again thank you.
That appears to be Barry Morse (Gerard from The Fugitive) playing the despicable Marquis. Peter Cushing as the old doctor; Kenneth More as Mr. Lorry; Alice Krige as Lucy; Billie Whitelaw as Madame DeFarge--familiar faces--a splendid cast. But, who played Miss Pross? I remember seeing this version years ago. Thank you so much for posting it.
@hyphymovment510 It's actually something called snuff; it's the third way to take tobacco, apart from a pipe or cigarettes. It was said to clear out your nostrils, but this way of taking tobacco died out somewhere in the 19th Century...
I agreed with you the other day and got a vicious hate message form the creep. I will agree with you more today. Regardless of the name this Richard goes by, such as mo fo or Bag head 81, it is more sad than hilarious. I don't care for hate comments against women or against homosexuals. No decent person does.
Yeah me too. Maybe my reading level have gone terribly bad. The only Dicken's book I have enjoyed reading is Great Expectation. Hard Time is quite boring as well. It doesn't captivate you like G.E..
How about a tale of two regions? Mexico and California. After a tiff, Mexico was given back, we had two regions, side by side, with equal natural resources. One region was based on the philosophies of "individual rights", and the other region by government rule (collectivism). One became the 7th largest economy in the world ( as a state), while the other had residents digging in the dirt for bugs to eat. Which philosophies do you want to live under?
Some of these comments make me glad that in Los Angeles, we have voted down 3 tax measures to fund schools in the last two years. LAUSD is crumbling--too bad. If the school district needs computers and books, they can have bake sales.
@mrhungmai Just use Sparknotes. Not only does that website provide a summary of each chapter, but it also goes into detail about the book's theme and symbolism.
Not as compelling as the BBC 1980 television series which was brilliant. The acting knocks socks off this. Please watch it if you get the chance. Its much more frightening and creepy. Madame Defarge is terrifying on the television series. Billy Whitelaw is adequate but not as malevolent.
If you want it in French or with a 'cod' French accent watch a French production if you can find one. I personally find non French speakers trying to the accented English right an embarrassment.
my teacher thinks i am going to read books 1 and 2 (241 pages) from one class period to the next. i couldnt help but laugh...i would read the book if it was at a decent pace. i think i'll just watch the movie instead...
