things get, there is always a possibility of redemption and salvation. Many characters in the

novel, A Tale Of Two Cities, are sure that their own death or mental destruction is at hand but

somehow they escape the grasp of death. A Tale of Two Cities contained many themes that are

practiced throughout the book. Two of these themes are altruism and resurrection. The characters

Madame Defarge and Sydney Carton are used to exemplify these themes. Sydney Carton

demonstrated an altruistic nature while Madame Defarge had a self-seeking disposition. W.H.

Scwartz’s quote “Love each other or perish” exemplifies these themes best.

charitable nature when Lucie was the object of Mr. Stryver’s affection. When Mr. Stryver asked

for Sydney’s approval, he said that

Lucie when he drugged Darnay and took his place in the impending death sentence. Madame

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

that sends Darnay to jail and attempting to send Lucie and her daughter to jail.

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