Term Papers on Bastille

Term Paper Title	Bastille
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# of Pages (250 words per page double spaced)	1.6

Bastille

What does the destruction of the Bastille symbolize? Throughout history, symbols have had an overwhelming presence among buildings. The destruction and storming of the Bastille had many symbols. It was a very overwhelming stone structure, which stood strong. The very architecture and placement of this prison gave itself a reputation of strength. It stood by itself, being the most intimidating structure of its time.
The Bastille was no longer being used as a political prison, and Louis XVI had even made plans to destroy it. On July 14 ,1789, a Parisian mob attacked the prison known as the Bastille. There were only seven prisoners in the Bastille at that time. That made little difference to the mob, who were actually looking for weapons. Promising the guards safe-conduct if they would surrender, the leaders of the mob broke their word and hacked them to death. The unreasonable Defarges led this besetting of the timeworn penitentiary. From the safety of their apartment; Mr. Lorry, Lucie Darnay, Charles Darnay, Mr. Carton, and Dr. Manette observed the assaulting of the Bastille. This uprise of the peasants symbolized a beginning to an end to all the injustices do...

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