Mr_Shank

I have decided to follow Lucie and her father, Dr. Manette throughout this reading.  They both go through strong ups and downs.  Both also play big roles throughout the second book.  We also get a lot of our questions answered about them.

First I would like to talk about Lucie.  Last time there were many questions that were left without answers.  We learned that Charles Darnay is in love with her and was going to ask for her hand in marriaged.  It was also learned that Mr. Stryver asked for Lucie, but he was turned down.  Was Lucie going to marry Darnay?  This question was answered with a huge yes.  The two finaly got married.  They decided to live in an apartment above of Dr. Manette.  Lucie and him have developed a great, strong relationship.  These livind arrangements should keep these two happy.  Later in the story we find out that the marriage is going great.  Charles is treating her well.  They also have had a little girl with the name of Lucie.  Unfortunatly all this good news for Lucie ends when her second child dies when only a toddler.  This upsets Lucie.  She seems to be kind of depressed.  With this I believe it is important to ask if Lucie will recover and continue a happy marriage with Charles?  Will her relationship continue to get better with her father?  The outcome of these questions will control the outcome of mthis story.

Next I would like to talk about Dr. Manette.  He is now freed and back to normall living.  Him and his daughter have a great relationsip.  It almost seems that he needs her.  When she gets married he says that he is upset at losing her.  Though he isn’t really losing her, she will be right up above from him.  He is so worried that he might lose his daughter that he starts making shoes again.  This is very confusing.  He is going back to his old way of living.  He makes shoes for nine days straight.  Mr. Lorry and Miss Pross think this is terrible and that Lucie can not see her father like this.  Eventually Dr. Manette is back to normal.  Why did Dr. MAnette do this?  Will Lucie find out about this breakout that her father had?

-Julian Garcia

So far, I am mostly understand the story, but still I am slightly confused. But there are a few things I would like to ask to get the discussion for this week’s blog going.

First off, what do you think of Madame Defarge’s knitting? Does it not seem sort of creepy to you? Also I’m not sure if I missed it or if it just didn’t say, but what happens to the people whose names are knitted on the register?

Secondly, I would like to remind you of something that may be a key part in the story by asking you a question. Did the fact that Lucie and Darnay went on their honeymoon cause the doctor to “cobble shoes”? Possibly, this is just his reaction that happens when he is confused, lonely, or scared. He may be going a little insane.

Lastly, I would like to comment on how Mr. Lorry had reflected so deeply on the way he had brought Lucie up and helped her through everything. Could he possibly have some feeling for Lucie? Also, even though their relationship has been lasting for 9 years, do you think it will last them for the rest of their lives?

-Leah

    As i said earlier in one of my comments I had thought that Catherine would come back to Mr. Heathcliff. Earlier in the story she did not treat him as she once had after going through her change. I believe that the change that Catherine was the start of a downward spiral. Later on she forces herself into a self tramatized emotional state. She is becoming more and more confused on if she married edgar for the right reasons. She still loves Mr Heathcliff.

I predict Catherine will eventually come back to Mr. Heathcliff in the end. Catherine’s love for Mr. Heathcliff is much to strong

Does anybody else agree with the prediction. If you disagree please comment what you think the outcome of the situation will be.

In these four chapters Taylor starts to grow. She starts to fall for Estevan more and more. Although she likes this guy, she feels guilty. Taylor is starting to mature and care for Turtle more too. She is starting to treat Turtle as if she was her own daughter. She is also treating Lou Ann and them as if they were her own family. This is what Taylor really wants. Taylor is longing for a family of her own. She keeps seeking for this throughout these four chapters.

In the last chapter, 12, Taylor feels really guilty and responsible for what has happened to Turtle. She is starting to mature in the way that she realizes her mistakes and intently and honestly regrets what she did. Although, she does not want to eat and would much rather spend most of her time at work instead of at home with her family like she should.