Hope, rebirth, and sacrifice are all natural born instincts of a human being. All people hope for the things they want, including renewal or rebirth, and sacrifice part of their lives for the ones they love. These instincts enable people to stay alive and live happy lives. In A Tale of Two Cities, the author, Charles Dickens reveals this truth that the spiritual lives of all people depend upon the hope of rebirth or renewal through the events of Charles Darnay sacrificing his dignity when renouncing his aristocracy in order to live a normal life free of corruption, Dr. Manette risking his life in the hopes of freeing Darnay from prison the first time, and Sydney Carton sacrificing his life to enable Darnay to walk away free.
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Carton’s noble sacrifice is represented when he says to, “Draw on these boots of mine. Put your hand to them; put your will to them. Quick!” (Dickens 355). Instead of Darnay being killed, Carton is now the prisoner. Sydney Carton performing this heroic deed was in hopes of giving himself a new and improved life after death. He made the ultimate sacrifice to save an innocent man from a terrible fate. In doing this, Carton gave rebirth to two people, himself and also Darnay. Carton’s past was a sketchy one and the sacrificial act redeemed all his wrongdoings and gave him a sense of purpose and dignity. Carton’s final act was also to make Lucie happy, as she previously was the love of his life. He gained new respect from Lucie, her father, and especially Darnay. Carton also gave rebirth to Charles in the act of freeing him from La Force. Darnay was doomed to die and Carton renewed his spirit when freeing him from his oppressors. Sydney Carton will always live on in the souls of the Manette family and was given the opportunity of renewal through his immense sacrifice.
The theme that rebirth is possible through sacrifice is evident in Charles Dickens’ novel, A Tale of Two Cities, when Charles Darnay sacrifices his aristocracy in order to live a free life away from corruption, when Dr. Manette risks his life to free Darnay from the prison, La Force, and when Sydney Carton sacrifices his life enables Darnay to walk free. Each of these characters display tremendous qualities of sacrifice for the ones they care about and love. Each situation presented rebirth for a character through sacrifice, whether it be freedom, dignity, or
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Carton’s noble sacrifice is represented when he says to, “Draw on these boots of mine. Put your hand to them; put your will to them. Quick!” (Dickens 355). Instead of Darnay being killed, Carton is now the prisoner. Sydney Carton performing this heroic deed was in hopes of giving himself a new and improved life after death. He made the ultimate sacrifice to save an innocent man from a terrible fate. In doing this, Carton gave rebirth to two people, himself and also Darnay. Carton’s past was a sketchy one and the sacrificial act redeemed all his wrongdoings and gave him a sense of purpose and dignity. Carton’s final act was also to make Lucie happy, as she previously was the love of his life. He gained new respect from Lucie, her father, and especially Darnay. Carton also gave rebirth to Charles in the act of freeing him from La Force. Darnay was doomed to die and Carton renewed his spirit when freeing him from his oppressors. Sydney Carton will always live on in the souls of the Manette family and was given the opportunity of renewal through his immense sacrifice.
The theme that rebirth is possible through sacrifice is evident in Charles Dickens’ novel, A Tale of Two Cities, when Charles Darnay sacrifices his aristocracy in order to live a free life away from corruption, when Dr. Manette risks his life to free Darnay from the prison, La Force, and when Sydney Carton sacrifices his life enables Darnay to walk free. Each of these characters display tremendous qualities of sacrifice for the ones they care about and love. Each situation presented rebirth for a character through sacrifice, whether it be freedom, dignity, or