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Hope In A Tale Of Two Cities

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, opens in the year 1775 and takes place in London and. Paris. Dickens’ story portrays the trials and hardships during the French Revolution and follows the story of a young noble, Charles Darnay. Throughout this story, various characters are recalled to life. To be recalled means to be restored from a state of misery, hopelessness, or despair. In A Tale of Two Cities, numerous characters are given a second chance as their lives are resurrected from various afflictions. After experiencing tribulations, Dr. Manette, Charles Darnay, …show more content…

Carton describes his life as miserable and hopeless. Orphaned as a child, he has never had a true family. However, he becomes close to Lucie, Darnay, and their children. While in France, Charles Darnay is tragically captured and condemned to prison. Although innocent, Charles is locked up in La Force for a year and a half. He is placed on trial and sentenced to die by the guillotine. On the day of his execution, Carton appears at Darnay’s cell. Without explaining, Carton drugs Darnay and exchanges clothes with him. Carton sneaks Darnay out of the prison and hands Darnay papers for him and his family to leave France. Carton declares while walking to his death, “It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go than I have even known” (Dickens 293). Through these words Carton explains that by sacrificing his life for Darnay, he would be doing the best thing that he had ever done and ever could do. Carton is finally satisfied and at peace with himself. By delivering himself to the guillotine, Carton becomes a hero and saves the lives of others. Sydney Carton's death also secures a free and peaceful life for Lucie, Darnay, and their children. They were delivered out of the hands of the French and released into a new life. Through Carton’s noble action, his life gains meaning and value. He is recalled to true

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