Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities

Already, Dickens begins the book with a quote that I've heard time and time again "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Which fits his m.o. of being the most quoted author in the English language next to Shakespeare. The first few pages don't reveal to must about the central plot but if i had to hazard a guess Dickens will use conflict to bring to light the human condition