April 30, 2001 Resurrection in A Tale of Two Cities In Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, three of the main characters are resurrected. Lucie, the central woman, is responsible for the resurrections of Sydney Carton, Dr. Manette, and Charles Darnay. She helps them revive from what seems to be hopeless states of life. Sydney Carton, Dr. Manette, and Charles Darnay are all resurrected by Lucie Manette. In the beginning of the novel, Sydney Carton’s …showed first 75 words of 501 total…

…showed last 75 words of 501 total…in the lives of Sydney Carton, Dr. Manette, and, Charles Darnay’s lives. Those three character’s lives would not be the same if it were not for the influence of Lucie. Carton’s life is changed from hopelessness to honor, Manette is changed from insanity to normality, and Darnay’s life is spared. The power of love and determination from Lucie is exemplified through the lives of Sydney Carton, Dr. Manette, and Charles Darnay.