Why was Dr Manette imprisoned?

Dr. Manette's imprisonment is a significant incident in Charles Dickens' novel, A Tale of Two Cities. Dr. Manette was imprisoned for eighteen years in the notorious Bastille prison in Paris, during the French Revolution. The reasons behind his arrest and imprisonment are complex and multifaceted, but they are rooted in the political and social tumultuousness of the era. One can argue that Dr. Manette's imprisonment is linked to his profession as a physician. During the French Revolution, doctors were often considered suspect and were often targeted for arrest. Louis XVI's government had strict control over who was allowed to practice medicine, and those who attempted to practice without proper credentials were at risk of arrest and punishment. Dr. Manette's own medical

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