Who is jerry cruncher from a tale of two cities?
Jerry Cruncher — Porter and messenger from Tellson’s Bank and secret “Resurrection Man” (body snatcher). His first name is short for Jeremiah. His son aspires to be a “Resurrection Man” just like him. He physically and verbally abuses his religious wife yet feels guilty in the end. Regarding the social injustice in Tale of Two Cities: Without entirely forgiving him, Dickens understands that Jerry Cruncher robs graves only in order to feed his son, and reminds the reader that Mr. Lorry is more likely to rebuke Jerry for his humble social status than anything else. Jerry reminds Mr. Lorry that doctors, men of the cloth, undertakers and watchmen are also conspirators in the selling of bodies.
