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Explore the tumultuous period of contrasting powers where a triumvirate of influential figures navigates through atheism, contraband goods, and the grandeur of a Redeemer statue. Follow their retinue through gaols, mires, and sublime moments of proclamation, culminating in a capitulated climax.
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Tale of Two Cities Vocab 1
Atheistical Not of or believing in God
Contraband goods imported or exported illegally
Gaols jails
Announce; proclaim Heralded
Mire wet, swampy ground
Sublime impressing the mind with grandeur or power
Myriads a very great or indefinite number
Potentate a person with great power or authority
Retinue Aides attending an important person
Epoch period of time marked by distinctive features
Capitulated To surrender
something under or serves as a base or foundation Substratum Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio DeJaneiro, Brazil
Sonorous rich and full in sound
Cadaverous of or like a corpse
Triumvirate three in office or authority