Due to the social and political habits of the aristocracy, tensions rose throughout France. This hostility between peasants and aristocrats sparked the French Revolution in 1789. Sixty years later, Charles Dickens wrote his novel, A Tale of Two Cities, in pieces. Dickens depicts this war wonderfully with his impeccable images and recurring themes. One of the many themes covered throughout his novel is that of revenge. Dickens supports the theme of revenge beautifully through his clever symbols such as the candles at the burning of the castle, birds with fine song and feathers, and knitting. Symbolizing unity and support for the revolution, the candles placed in the windows during the burning of the castle The fire is Dickens' way of supporting the theme of revenge. The four Jacques, North, South, East and West, go to the castle and set it on fire. As the castle burns, Dickens adds: "The mender of the roads and the two hundred and fifty private friends, inspired by a man and a woman with the idea of ​​lighting, had rushed to their houses and put candles in their houses. every dull little pane of glass” (Dickens 178). Here readers see that the peasants place candles in their windows, which is an act of rebellion. This simple act of rebellion is a way of taking revenge on the marquis because he is noble and because he crushed a child. While the castle is on fire, Monsieur Gabelle is trapped inside. He calls for help, but no one helps him, as the town watches in delight as the castle burns. Dickens notes: “The officers looked towards the soldiers who were watching the fire; gave no orders; and replied, shrugging his shoulders and biting his lips: “It must burn”” (178). From this, readers can understand that the city...... middle of paper......is preparing to shoot him with the gun Madame Defarge has on her. Overall, Madame Defarge's revenge plan is short-lived and unsuccessful. The theme of revenge, which was probably the main motive of the revolution against the aristocracy, is supported precisely by the symbols of Dickens: the candles during the burning of the castle, the bird of beautiful song and feather, and knitting . Dickens uses these symbols to enhance this theme. Successful or not, these acts of revenge help ignite the plot and keep each chapter page turning. Additionally, Dickens's cliffhangers left readers wanting to know what act of revenge would follow during this revolution. Together, these three meticulous symbols tie the theme of revenge to the cause of the French Revolution. Works Cited Dickens, Charles. A tale of two cities. Ed. Julie North. Mineola: Dover ThriftEditions, 1870. Print.