The Multi-Dimensional Symbolism of Water and Fire in “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens

Analyzing the literal, figurative, and thematic meaning of water and fire in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.

You will write an essay( 1000 word limit) analyzing the literal, figurative, and thematic meaning of the motif you have been assigned. You will write a thesis statement that states your claim for what figurative concept the motif represents and how it expresses a universal theme in the text. Then, you will analyze how individual examples of the motif reveal the theme.