Foreshadowing
The foreshadowing technique is used throughout the novel. It makes the reader anticipate what is yet to come in the novel and creates tension. Also the readers become more aware of the situation that the characters are going through and thus helps them become more engaged, emotionally and psychologically.
"The time was to come, when that wine too would be spilled on the street-stones , and when the stain of it would be red upon many there." (Dickens 33)
This quote came after the description where poor peasant would bend over to get a sip of spilled wine on the street. It foreshadows the upcoming revolution where the spilled wine on the street will be replaced by the blood of the aristocrats.
"The time was to come, when that wine too would be spilled on the street-stones , and when the stain of it would be red upon many there." (Dickens 33)
This quote came after the description where poor peasant would bend over to get a sip of spilled wine on the street. It foreshadows the upcoming revolution where the spilled wine on the street will be replaced by the blood of the aristocrats.
Satire
Satire is also used throughout the novel. this technique ass a comical relief in serious situation. Also, the reader can see the flaws in the society more evidently as the author creates a biased point of view.
"When the Attorney-General ceased, a buzz arose in the court as if a cloud of great blue-flies were swarming about the prisoner, in anticipation of what he was soon to become" (Dickens 72)
The people of the jury are compared to a swarm of blue-flies as if the judge and the jury are different beings. This scene is criticizing the judicial system indirectly.
"When the Attorney-General ceased, a buzz arose in the court as if a cloud of great blue-flies were swarming about the prisoner, in anticipation of what he was soon to become" (Dickens 72)
The people of the jury are compared to a swarm of blue-flies as if the judge and the jury are different beings. This scene is criticizing the judicial system indirectly.
Metaphors
Metaphors were quite often used in this novel. This technique is used like symbolism as the words have hidden meanings under them. Metaphors sharpen the reader's imaginations and adds imagery to the story.
"The loudly echoing footsteps of Saint Antoine escort through the Paris streets in mid-July, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine." (Dickens 223)
This quote contains a metaphor where the "loudly echoing footsteps'" refer to the upcoming revolution and darkness. It also refers to the severe hardships waiting for Charles Darnay and his family.
"The loudly echoing footsteps of Saint Antoine escort through the Paris streets in mid-July, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine." (Dickens 223)
This quote contains a metaphor where the "loudly echoing footsteps'" refer to the upcoming revolution and darkness. It also refers to the severe hardships waiting for Charles Darnay and his family.