Resurrection in a tale of two cities

In the novel, “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens, the theme of resurrection is constantly developed as a variety of characters are brought back to life from the seemingly inevitable grasp of death. Charles Dickens emphasizes his belief in the possibilities of resurrection and transformation, both on a personal level and a societal level. Some characters in this novel are emotionally and mentally resurrected, such as Dr. Manette, Jerry Cruncher, and Sydney Carton. On the other hand, other characters are physically resurrected, like Charles Darnay, who is saved from death in three separate occasions.
The first character to begin an emotional resurrection in this novel is Dr. Manette. Dr. Manette is first introduced as one held from captivity in the clutches of the Defarges’ for eighteen miserable years. However, later it turns out that this is just another injustice forced upon the French people by the aristocracy. Dr. Manette goes through drastic changes throughout the e...