Question

I am writing an essay on the French Revolution and I am in dire need of an interesting topic.

What i'm looking for is something that wouldn't be obvious, not one of the main aspects.

Anyone know what I mean?

Answer 1

How about researching some aspect of Dicken's novel about the French Revolution, <i>A Tale of Two Cities</i>? For instance, what part did characters like Madame Defarge play in the revolution?

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/twocities/canalysis.html

This may be more commonplace, but the actual storming of the Bastille would make an interesting research topic.

Answer 2

Hmm I was thinking something to do with the Bastille but I can't actually say, "how did the bastille effect the French Revolution" can I? I guess it would have to be more specific than the actual building.

And i'm not sure that a book would work with history?

Answer 3

Since Dickens' novel is about the French Revolution, you could use it as a "jumping off point" for your essay. You could research the part that ordinary people, like Madame Defarge, played in the Revolution.

The Bastille was a symbol of the revolution and France's national independence day, July 14, is called Bastille Day. Why did it become a symbol, when the actual event was almost a non-event?