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Streaks of Realism in A Tale of Two Cities Critical Study

Streaks of Realism in A Tale of Two Cities overview The portrayal of historical or fictional events in an unidealized or lifelike manner is called realism.  Sometimes, novelists provide a glimpse into a particular moment in history through the creative or fictional representation of significant historical incidents. In A Tale of Two Cities, the events prior to and after the French revolution have been delineated in graphic detail. For the most part, the numerous events and the characters featured in this novel appear lifelike or realistic. The Following discussion will serve to reinforce this point: