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Tale Of Two Cities Resurrection Examples

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“I am the Resurrection and the Life, saith the Lord [...] whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die” (Dickens 342). Sydney Carton, one of the main characters in the novel, presents this quote which serves as a perfect example of resurrection, a theme which is evident in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Examples of resurrection shine through three characters: Dr. Alexandre Manette, Jerry Cruncher, and Sydney Carton. All three men change their actions as a result of their resurrections, but for the better. The first resurrection that occurs in A Tale of Two Cities focuses on Dr. Alexandre Manette. During Dr. Manette’s imprisonment, he becomes frail and his mental health deteriorates. Lucie Manette, Dr. Manette’s daughter,
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