Have you ever witnessed or participated in an act of mass mentality? Many people without realizing it take part in a form of mob mentality, whether it is a sporting event, a concert or even a protest or riot; these are all forms of mass mentality. The term “mob mentality” is usually something negative, in which large groups of people de-individualize themselves. People lose control and are forced to adapt to what the rest of the crowd does. In the book A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, the mob mentality has a great impact on the plot. A Tale of Two Cities, shows how mob mentality ties into history repeating itself, depicting murders and manslaughters and even riots. History always finds a way to repeat itself. A Tale of Two Cities, describes the French Revolution and the citizens who experience it. Many citizens follow the will of the leaders, to avoid being executed, this means taking part in the mob mentality because even though they may not do what they want, they do what everyone else does, so they can integrate. people can participate in something so vulgar even when they don't mean to. In “Top 10 Examples of Mafia Mentality,” author S. Grant states that, “Looking back at Nazi Germany, it is difficult to understand how ordinary people behaved so ruthlessly and inhumanely. Even assuming that the average German citizen did not know what was happening in the concentration camps, there were still 24,000 members in the "Death's Head Unit", a special section of the Schutzstaffel (SS) that was responsible for the concentration camps. . These Chief Members of Death undoubtedly knew what was happening. That said, any average human being can take part in a violent or murderous act. Mansla...... center of paper...... police officers on charges arising from the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King. Following this verdict, thousands of citizens rioted for six days. Massive looting, murder, arson and assaults occurred.” Riots are one of the most common forms of mob mentality and are shown in this book several times. History repeating itself, manslaughter, murder and riots are all forms of mass mentality which is shown in the book, A tale of Two Cities, by Charles Darnay. Taking the words provided into consideration, ask yourself “Have I ever participated in the mob mentality?” The answer for most people will be “yes”. The mob mentality is something so negative and aggressive and yet we still take part in it. We're all too caught up in trying to fit in with everyone else, to make it into something that's no big deal to us.