Here's a breakdown of his role in the story:
* Loyal to the monarchy: Gabelle was a loyal servant to the French monarchy and remained so even after the revolution began.
* Imprisoned by the revolutionaries: He was arrested by the revolutionaries and imprisoned for his loyalty to the crown.
* Rescued by Charles Darnay: Charles Darnay, who had ties to the aristocracy but was also sympathetic to the revolutionaries, risked his own safety to rescue Gabelle from prison.
* Symbol of the French Revolution: Gabelle represents the innocent victims of the revolution, those who were caught up in the political upheaval and suffered for their loyalty to the old regime.
His character highlights the brutality and injustice of the French Revolution and how even ordinary people could be caught up in its violence.