In Book Three, “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 to, than I have ever known” (Dickens 372). Carton wants to make one good decision in his life. Sacrificing himself gives him a positive outlook on what he is doing, not only does he think it will be beneficial to people, but it will also make Lucie happy knowing that he is saving Darnay’s life. He is in love with Lucie, but he cannot be with her. The only thing he can do is make her happy, and by saving Darnay’s life, he feels that she will be able to live a life she loves. Carton feels that his spirit will not die, but will live through Lucie’s life. His memory will correlate with his heroic act. Putting an end to his life comes to show his change from being a resentful person into being a hero will put an effect on the betterment of other’s
In Book Three, “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 to, than I have ever known” (Dickens 372). Carton wants to make one good decision in his life. Sacrificing himself gives him a positive outlook on what he is doing, not only does he think it will be beneficial to people, but it will also make Lucie happy knowing that he is saving Darnay’s life. He is in love with Lucie, but he cannot be with her. The only thing he can do is make her happy, and by saving Darnay’s life, he feels that she will be able to live a life she loves. Carton feels that his spirit will not die, but will live through Lucie’s life. His memory will correlate with his heroic act. Putting an end to his life comes to show his change from being a resentful person into being a hero will put an effect on the betterment of other’s