Tale of two cities has it's setting during the period of French revolution. The word "revolution" itself is symbolic of rebirth and resurrection. Thus the readers note how the characters would play an important role in bringing out this theme of resurrection and add to the development of the plot. One of the prominent characters is Madame Defarge who is seen as the key figure in the whole revolution and it is her character which develops the plot.

"That every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret..."

This is how exactly Madame Defarge's character been portrayed in this novel which adds to the development the tone of mystery. Madame Defarge is introduced to the readers as a quiet, observant lady with a "watchful eye." Her this appearance quite deceives her inner true character as it is seen that how she is revealed as a woman who...