How did Dickens manage to balance the intense social critique with compelling character stories?
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A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities
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How did Dickens manage to balance the intense social critique with compelling character stories?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Sydney Carton's sacrifice — was it pure heroism or a touch of self-interest?
What inspired Dickens to set the story across both Paris and London, and how did he decide which scenes to place where?