# Young Jerry — A Tale of Two Cities character guide

> Young Jerry in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jerry, the brisk Young Jerry, Master Cruncher

**First appearance:** 0023-xiv-the-honest-tradesman

## Who they are

The curious son of Mr. Cruncher who follows his father's night work.

## In the story

### [Five Years Later](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_tale_of_two_cities_se/chapters/i-five-years-later)

Mr. Cruncher's son, a grisly urchin of twelve who assists his father and teases his mother about her praying.

### [XIV: The Honest Tradesman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_tale_of_two_cities_se/chapters/xiv-the-honest-tradesman)

Accompanies his father, expresses interest in becoming a Resurrection-Man, and is encouraged by Mr. Cruncher.

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