1. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair..." (Chapter 1)
* Type: Antithesis - This is a specific type of metaphor where contrasting ideas are placed side-by-side, highlighting the paradoxical nature of the French Revolution era.
2. "There was a strong smell of burning wood and soot, as if a town upon a hill had been burned down, and the smoke had travelled far with the wind." (Chapter 1)
* Type: Simile - Though not a direct comparison, it alludes to a visual image to convey the intensity of the atmosphere in London.
3. "A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other." (Chapter 15)
* Type: Personification - The sentence attributes human qualities ("secret," "mystery") to human beings, emphasizing the fundamental unknowability of each individual.
4. "The sea had been their friend; it had tossed them about, but had always brought them up again." (Chapter 22)
* Type: Metaphor - The sea is directly compared to life's challenges, highlighting the resilience of the characters.
5. "The guillotine, that great red machine, was constantly grinding out its work; its devouring capacity was insatiable." (Chapter 28)
* Type: Personification - The guillotine, a symbol of the Reign of Terror, is given human qualities ("devouring capacity," "insatiable").
6. "He was a man of cultivated tastes and wealthy, but with a passion for the art and mystery of his calling." (Chapter 38)
* Type: Metaphor - The "art and mystery of his calling" refers to the craft of being an executioner, highlighting the paradox of his job.
These are just a few examples. You can find more metaphors throughout the novel, each enriching the themes and deepening the reader's understanding of the story.