双城记英文读后感(精选6篇)
双城记英文读后感 篇一
A Tale of Two Cities is a captivating novel that explores the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and love. Written by Charles Dickens, this historical fiction takes place during the French Revolution and follows the lives of various characters whose paths intersect in the cities of London and Paris. After finishing the book, I was left with a deep sense of admiration for Dickens' storytelling and his ability to create such vivid and memorable characters.
One of the aspects that I appreciated the most about A Tale of Two Cities was Dickens' intricate and detailed descriptions. Through his words, I could vividly imagine the dark and gloomy streets of London, as well as the chaotic and bloodthirsty atmosphere of Paris during the revolution. Dickens' attention to detail allowed me to fully immerse myself in the story and feel as if I were a part of the world he had created.
Moreover, the characters in A Tale of Two Cities were incredibly well-developed and complex. From the noble and selfless Sydney Carton to the courageous and resilient Lucie Manette, each character had their own unique personality and motivations. As the story progressed, I found myself becoming emotionally invested in their fates, rooting for their triumphs and mourning their losses. Dickens' ability to create characters that felt so real and relatable was truly impressive.
The theme of sacrifice was also prevalent throughout the novel and left a lasting impact on me. Characters like Sydney Carton and Doctor Manette were willing to sacrifice their own happiness and even their lives for the ones they loved. Their selflessness and bravery in the face of adversity were truly inspiring and served as a reminder of the power of love and redemption.
In conclusion, A Tale of Two Cities is a masterpiece of literature that explores the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and love in the backdrop of the French Revolution. Charles Dickens' beautiful storytelling and well-developed characters make this novel a compelling and unforgettable read. After finishing the book, I was left with a sense of awe and admiration for Dickens' ability to transport readers to a different time and place, and to evoke such strong emotions through his words.
双城记英文读后感 篇二
Upon finishing A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, I was left in awe of the author's ability to capture the essence of a tumultuous era and weave together a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful. This historical fiction novel takes place during the French Revolution, a time of great social and political upheaval, and follows the lives of characters whose destinies are intertwined in the cities of London and Paris.
One of the aspects of the novel that struck me the most was Dickens' portrayal of the French Revolution. Through his vivid descriptions and powerful imagery, he brings to life the chaos and violence that characterized this period in history. The scenes of mob mentality, public executions, and the reign of terror were both chilling and thought-provoking. Dickens' ability to depict the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion was truly remarkable.
Furthermore, the theme of redemption and resurrection resonated strongly throughout the novel. Characters like Sydney Carton, who starts off as a cynical and disillusioned man, ultimately find redemption through selfless acts of sacrifice. This theme serves as a powerful reminder of the capacity for change and growth within individuals, even in the darkest of times. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Another aspect of the novel that I found intriguing was Dickens' exploration of the stark contrast between the cities of London and Paris. London is depicted as a city of order and stability, while Paris is portrayed as a city in chaos and turmoil. This juxtaposition serves to highlight the stark inequalities and injustices that existed during this period. Dickens' social commentary on the stark divide between the rich and the poor is both thought-provoking and relevant even in today's society.
In conclusion, A Tale of Two Cities is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the themes of revolution, sacrifice, and redemption. Charles Dickens' masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this a compelling read. The characters and their struggles stayed with me long after I finished the book, serving as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit. A Tale of Two Cities is not only a captivating historical fiction novel but also a reflection on the timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of justice.
双城记英文读后感 篇三
As we all know， Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities is a novel based on the French Revolution in the late 1800s。 In that terrible time， every moment was full of great fear。 Before that great revolution， the mon people， especially the peasants， were poor， hungry and unhappy。 The king and the noble men maltreated the poor in many ways but they had never felt a little ashamed， on the contrary they thought they could do bad things in the nature of things。
As an outstanding writer， in Dickens's work， the language skill is essential。 Each kind of rhetoric technique， like the analogy， the exaggeration， the contrast， the humorous， and the taunt are handled skillfully and the artistry of the work is also delivered the peak。 A tale of two cities has its difference with the general historical novel， its character and the main plot are all fictionalizes。 With the broad real background of the French Revolution， the author take the fictional character Doctor Nanette’s experience as the main clue， interweaves the unjust charge， love and revenge three independences but also incident cross-correlation stories together， and the clue is plex。 The author use insert narrates， foreshadowing， upholstery and so many techniques， causes the structure integrity and strictness， the plot winding anxious and rich of theatrical nature， it displayed the remarkable artistic skill。 The style A tale of two cities is solemnity and melancholy， fills indignation， but l
acks the humor of the early works。
Besides， this novel criticizes the violence and oppression in the society。 In this novel， the author not only expresses his humanitarianism on the love between human beings， but also expresses his view according to his critics to the violence and oppression in that society。 The author expresses his opinion on two parts。 First， he criticizes the aristocrats， esp。 the representative Marquis of Evremonde。 Second， he also criticizes the revolutionaries in the French Revolution。 However， when we see from the description of the couple， the author does not think high of the revolution。 When the revolutionaries begin their revenge， the author describes that everyone is terrible， the man is terrible， the woman crazy， and there is not a human creature at that time。 We can see although the author does not show his agreement to the aristocrats’ cruelty， he does not like the bloody revolution， either。
What is more， this novel advocates the Christian love and self-sacrifice。 Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities is essentially a tale of love， sacrifice， and， most importantly， resurrection。 Dr。 Manette， Charles Darnay， and Sydney Carton， all desperate men leading catastrophic lives， make great sacrifices in order to attain true physical， spiritual， and societal resurrection for themselves and the ones they love。 In this novel， the author portrays some typical characters that embody the author’s view。 First， he portrays some kind， upright and humane persons， such as Dr。 Manette， Lucie Manette， Mr。 Lorry， etc。 But at the same time， he also portrays some cruel and ferocious persons， such as the Marquis of Evremonde Brothers， Mr。 and Mrs。 Defarge。 He uses these characters to make a contrast， which clearly expresses his view。 In short， what he was trying to express is that everyone can love each other and sacrifice for others。 So Sydney Carton is the supreme embodiment o
f Charles Dickens’ humanitarianism。
Ultimately， A Tale of Two Cities is essentially a tale of love， sacrifice， and most importantly， resurrection。 Through personal sacrifices or sacrifices for those who they loved， it shows the human’s virtue and integrity。 By struggling for， hunting for， and sacrificing for a better life， all of the main characters are forever resurrected in the hearts of those they love forever。
Overall， Charles Dickens is a humanitarian。 And according to the analysis of the characters in A Tales of Two Cities， we can see that the author advocates the universal love and equality between human beings。 And this is the basic element in a peaceful and harmonious society。 Everyone should love people and only the humanitarianism can improve this situation。 And A Tale of Two Cities is the best work， which embodies his humanitarianism。 So that we can see that Charles Dickens is an outstanding humanitarian of the capitalistic reformism in the 19th century。
双城记英文读后感 篇四
"A tale of two cities" is one of Dickens's most important representative works。The novel profoundly exposed the society contradiction before the French Revolution，intensely attacks the aristocratic social class is dissolute and cruel，and sincerely sympathizes with the depressed classes。The novel also described many magnificent scenes like the revolt people attacked Bastille and so on，which displayed people's great strength。 The novel has portrayed many different people。 Doctor Manette is honest and kind but suffers the persecution actually ， Lucie is beautiful and gentle ，Charles is graceful and noble，Lorry is upright and honest ，Sydney is semblance of indifferent， innermost feelings of warm，unconventional but also selfless and lofty，Miss Pross is straightforward and loyal，Evremonde brothers are cruel and sinister。。。。。。The plex hatred is hard to solve， the cruel revenge has made more hatreds， loves rebirth in the hell edge，but take the life as the price。 As an outstanding w
riter，in Dickens's work，the language skill is essential。Each kind of rhetoric technique，like the analogy，the exaggeration，the contrast，the humorous，and the taunt are handled skillfully，and the artistry of the work is also delivered the peak。"A tale of two cities" has its difference with the general historical novel， its character and the main plot are all fictionalizes。With the broad real background of the French Revolution，the author take the fictional character Doctor Manette's experience as the main clue，interweaves the unjust charge， love and revenge three independences but also incident cross-correlation stories together，the plot is criss-crossed，and the clue is plex。The author use narrates，foreshadowing，upholstery and so many techniques，causes the structure integrity and strictness，the plot winding anxious and rich of theatrical nature，it displayed the remarkable artistic skill。the style "A tale of two cities" is solemnity and melancholy，fills indignantion，but lacks the
humor of the early works。
双城记英文读后感 篇五
These days I have read the well-known masterpiece A Tale of Two Cities。 There are various roles in the book， and their relationship is amazing， which is unimaginabe。
The two cities mean England and Paris。 The background of the novel is the big Revolution of France。 The brutal Mrs。Defarge， innocent Charels， very kind Mr。Sydney Carden， and the devoted maiden gave me a deep impression。
I have a favorable impression about good persons while I hate the bad guys。 Mr Carden was loyal to friends。 He valued the sentiment among others。 He fell in love with Lucy the first time he met her。 Although Lucy refused him， his love for her was never changed。 He even exchange himself for Lucy's husband to jail because he hoped Lucy would never be sad。 This figure moved me so much。
双城记英文读后感 篇六
A Love and Hate in A Tale of Two Cities Many have grown fond of the tale involving the noble， former Fr ench aristocrat， who had virtually unmatched (except maybe in boo ks) good fortune。 First， his life was saved by the pitiful testimony of a beautiful young woman。 Anyone would gladly have married th is beautiful too-good-to-be-true-woman he wedded。 It is later seen， however， that this man should have married her even if she were u gly as sin。 This was not the case though， and he married a beautif ul woman， who had an admirer who was a dead ringer for her hus band， was a loser， and would give his life to keep her from pain， all of which really es in handy when her hubby is on his way to the guillotine。 This is not the story of a man with multiple gua rdian angels， but rather that of a character in Charles Dickens' nove l A Tale of Two Cities。 A skeptic could easily see this as an unbe lievable， idealistic and overrated novel that is too far-fetched。 An u nbiased reader， however， can see
that this is a story of love and ha te， each making up the bare-bones of the novel so that one must l ook closely to see Dickens' biases， attempts at persuasion， and unbe lievable plot-lines， some of which are spawned from Dickens' love and hate， and some of which love and hate are used to develop。
The more lifeless of the characters we are supposed to like--the Ma nettes， Darnay， Lorry-- play their parts in the idyllic fashion Dicken s and like-minded readers want， a fashion made inflexible by circu mstances and purposes。 "Circumstances and purposes" refers in larg e part to Dickens' state of mind and objective。 Dickens' intrusive， u nusually editorial point of view， with references to "I" and deviatio ns from narration for monologue， reveals the novel's slavery to the teachings of his morals--or perhaps his own slavery to the morals o f his time and Protestantism。 Therefore， can Lucie be any different from the supportive， wholly feminine wife and mother she is? Not if Dickens' is to stick to his obligation， or perhaps obstinate purpos e， of moral teachings。 With that aside， what is to be said of Dickens' teaching， his presen tation of love and hate? They both have one thing in mon: the characters represent
ing each are unmistakable at a mile away。 The moment Lucie Manette is put before
the reader's eyes， her tumblin g blond locks， her bright blue eyes， her seventeen-year-old， slight， p retty (but not sexy!) figure and all， he knows that， not only will sh e not be a villainous， unlikable character， but she will be the epito me of the good， beautiful woman (and later housewife)， the one Di ckens thought every women should be。 At this young woman's intr oduction with Mr。 Lorry， she curtseys to him， and Dickens wastes
no time in pointing out that "young ladies made curtseys in those days"。 The introductory scene climaxes at fair Lucie's fainting， one that， to some， puts her unflawed position into question， although to Dickens， it reinforces it。 At the other side of this moral lecture are the Defarges。 Call Dicke ns a master for embodying qualities， but here are another flawless pair--flawlessly evil， and sentenced to evil from the moment we see Madame Defarge's "watchful eye that seldom seemed to look at a nything， a large hand heavily ringed， a steady face， strong features， and great posure of manner"， a stark contrast to the slight， fai nting figure of Mada-- or rather， Miss Manette。 To further turn us against good old Madame Defarge， Dickens has her using a toothpi ck publicly in her opening scene， an activity dainty Miss Manette wouldn't dream of。 Finally， we mustn't forget the setting。 Lucie ma y have been born in France， but she defected to England， and trave led from London to meet Mr。 Lorr
y。 Madame Defarge was a Frenc hwoman， born and living amongst peasants who drank wine scoope d off of mud。 She probably was not taught Dickens' (and his prima ry English audience's) Protestant morals in her Catholic nation， and certainly did not manifest them。
In arguably the book's first touching scene (some say it's the one where Carton is on his way to the guillotine)， Lucie goes through much trouble to coax her father from his insanity， laying her head on his shoulder， and trusting a man she had never met。 When Mad ame Defarge sought vengeance for the cruel injustice mitted ag ainst her kin， she looked to destroy not only the innocent descende nt of the culprit， but his family-- an old man， a young woman， an d a little girl。 These two characters' love and hate are unconditional and total。 Did this have to be so? Could not Madame Defarge ha ve showed one bit of femininity， of human kindness? Could Lucie not have stolen a contemptuous glance at her persecutors? Not with Dickens at the helm。 Lucie and Defarge are created with a convic tion， and once Dickens' plot was laid， the blinders he put on his c haracters allowed only one route。 Perhaps it was a primitive style， but modern characters are painted more realistically， with human w eaknesses and
more variability。 Did it have to be so? Could Dicken s have captured more readers， especially in the long run， if he had pursued more varying actions in his characters， as well as more h umanness and believability? Does this point to Dickens as a flawed writer， with little imagination and ability? Another factor that must be considered is our inability to criticize a n English--or English-living--character， or to find a modicum of res
pectability in a French one， with two exceptions。 One is the young woman who is beheaded just before Sydney Carton。 She is the en emy of an enemy， she is going to be killed， and she allows Dicke ns to teach another moral using Sydney Carton。 Why not have her happy to die for the benefit of her countrymen， while not trembling as she ascends to her death， thereby depriving the mon enemy of a small victory? With the modern trend of political correctness and anti-racism， a Tale of Two Cities written today would never le ave the word processor。 Jerry Cruncher is about the most sinful of the English (aside from a spy but， remember， he defected to Franc e)， and he repents by the end， which counts for another moral fro m Dickens。 In Dickens' time， racism was not regarded as it is toda y， and so if he wanted to use the French Revolution to send a me ssage to the population， it was his right， but he may have taken thi s too far for some。 Today， Lucie Manette would by no means be taken seriously as
a believable， even likable character。 She persists in fainting at particul arly stressful moments， but when her husband is before a heartless， bloodthirsty jury， she looks brave and strong just for him。 In cont ext， this was a screaming contradiction， but one that Dickens requir ed to portray his Eve。 It is much easier to believe Madame Defarg e's hate than her opposition's love。 Defarge's sister was raped and
murdered mercilessly and her brother was killed by a pair heartless "noblemen"。 It is much easier to understand Defarge's taste for blo od than the condition of Manette， who， after practicing as a pet ent doctor and acting normally for years， experiences a recurrence of his mental condition simply because his wonderful daughter has left for two weeks， although he has two dear friends nearby。 Charles Dickens has built an enduring story enjoyed by millions， w hich is loved by experts and critics today although it would be im mediately butchered if written by a modern author。 It is a love stor y loved by its creator， but wholly unbelievable。 It is actually doom ed by its own idealism and unrealistic characters。 As a hate story， i t is much more petent， although also using this for its own pur poses。 One can draw one's own conclusions and ideas from such a book， but facts are facts。
