Question

What was the shoemaker doing when Defarge entered the room?

Answer 1

The shoemaker was trying hard to recall his past memories.

Explanation:

• The shoemaker works really hard and steadily at his bench.
• He is an aged and weakened man by his long years in prison.
• He seems to be aware only of the task at hand i.e. shoe-making.
• He does not even know that he has been released from prison.
• When asked his name, he responds, "One Hundred and Five, North Tower."
• The place here he had been kept for 8 years and was mentally and physically tortured that faded away all his memories.

Answer 2

Answer:

He was busy in making shoe