Tale Of Two Cities Sacrifice Analysis
Sacrifice is the willingness to give up something of value for someone else who is more worthy. In the novel A Tale of Two Cities written by Charles Dicken, Dickens proposes all the motives behind sacrifices relate back to love. Many of the sacrifices in the novel were predictable yet heroic, had purpose, relates back to theme, and changes the reputation and future of the characters. There were many anticipated sacrifices made throughout the novel like Charles Darnay, but Sydney Carton and Miss Pross represent the most heroic ones. Charles Darnay makes foreseeable sacrifices for he knew his family’s history and tries to leave his family for the sake of the women he loves. When he goes to visit his uncle he says, “..this property and France
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Although Darnay’s sacrifice did not have a huge impact, Carton’s sacrifice changed everyone's lives, and up until he dies he kept repeating “I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die”(371). Carton was known for his alcoholic abuse and was looked down upon for all the poor choices he has made. After making the decision of execution he changes Lucie’s and Darnay’s life excessively, and is now looked at with respect and honor, which he deserves. Miss. Pross was looked upon as a loving character up until the fight with Madame Defarge which caused her to “..never hear anything else in the world”(376). Although this scene may not seem as impactful as the other sacrifices it represents the innocence and trauma she experiences which will never allow her to have the same life again in the future. In the novel, A Tale of Two Cities Dickens believes that all sacrifices comes with motifs; in other words, love. Without the three characters action and words the sacrifices made would have not been as impactful. Even though some of the sacrifices were predictable each and every one of them are heroic for it holds purpose, theme, and
Although Darnay’s sacrifice did not have a huge impact, Carton’s sacrifice changed everyone's lives, and up until he dies he kept repeating “I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die”(371). Carton was known for his alcoholic abuse and was looked down upon for all the poor choices he has made. After making the decision of execution he changes Lucie’s and Darnay’s life excessively, and is now looked at with respect and honor, which he deserves. Miss. Pross was looked upon as a loving character up until the fight with Madame Defarge which caused her to “..never hear anything else in the world”(376). Although this scene may not seem as impactful as the other sacrifices it represents the innocence and trauma she experiences which will never allow her to have the same life again in the future. In the novel, A Tale of Two Cities Dickens believes that all sacrifices comes with motifs; in other words, love. Without the three characters action and words the sacrifices made would have not been as impactful. Even though some of the sacrifices were predictable each and every one of them are heroic for it holds purpose, theme, and