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This is fascinating! I've always admired Dickens' ability to weave personal stories into the backdrop of major historical events. The influence of Carlyle's "The French Revolution" is really interesting to consider. It's like watching a high-stakes game play out, but instead of dodging cacti in the Dinosaur Game, these characters are navigating the chaos of the French Revolution. Dickens really masters showing how ordinary people are affected by extraordinary circumstances. Definitely makes you think!