Term Papers on Minority Rules

Term Paper Title	Minority Rules
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Minority Rules

In the novel A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, the author uses many minor characters.  Although labelled "minor", these characters contribute fully, and are essential to the depth and excitement of the novel.  Three such characters are:  Miss Pross, Gaspard, and Jerry Cruncher.  These three characters take on a couple different roles, depending on what point in the novel one is at.
From the beginning, and throughout the novel, Miss Pross plays a simple role.  She takes care of Lucie Manette.  A simple role it may seem to be, but she adds humor to the story from the offset.  Once Lucie and Dr. Manette have returned to England, after Dr. Manette's imprisonment, Miss Pross continues to take an influential role in the story.  She is constantly looking after Lucie and this includes Miss Pross attempting to  discourage any suitors.
Miss Pross is quite successful at appearing and acting in a commanding and intimidating manner. An example of this is when Mr. Lorry came to visit at the Manette's home;  "...Miss Pross, the wild red woman, strong of hand...`I don't want dozens of people who are not all worthy of Ladybird, to come looking after her....to take Ladybird's affections away from me.'"  Miss Pross being part of the novel deepens the plot by providing some humor and giving the reader another side to consider when thinking of Lucie and her several relationships.
Gaspard's purpose in the novel is dissimilar to that of Miss Pross.  Gaspard is used to help the reader understand how the majority of the French population was feeling prior to the revolution.
Gaspard and the other peasants were treated, by the aristocracy, as if they were disgusting rodents.  When Gaspard's son is run over by the Marquis, all the Marquis is worried about, is if his horses or his coach were hurt or da...

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