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A Tale Of Two Cities Characters Jarvis Lorry - An elderly businessman who works for Tellson's Bank. He is a very businesslike bachelor with an honest and good heart. Lucie Manette - A young French woman who grew up in England. She was raised as a ward of Tellson's Bank when her parents were assumed dead. This character is marked by her compassion and love. Lucie binds the other characters in the story together, serving …

…human being, without being held dear in any heart, then that life is a curse. Carton knows now that he is held dear in the hearts of Darnay, Lucie, their children, the doctor, Lorry, and everyone else who will enter their lives. Through this selfless act, he fulfills his vow to Lucie and gives meaning to his life. He will never die, for his life is forever resurrected in the hearts of those he loved.