A Tale of Two Cities is Charles Dickens' greatest triumph, based on sacrifice and salvation. This timeless story written against the backdrop of the French Revolution touches readers' hearts. The novel highlights the dual nature of the relationship between London and Paris cities.
The story shows the parallel journey of the lives of protagonist Charles Darnay and hero Sydney Carton. Sydney Carton's self-sacrifice is one of the most emotional moments of the story. Carton's famous line—"It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done"—remains etched in readers' minds. This iconic line is the ultimate example of courage and sacrifice.
Among the story's themes are love, redemption, and revolutionary justice. Reflections of class conflict, violence, and social inequality are evident. Dickens brings the story to life through his symbolism and narrative style.
This timeless masterpiece not only deals with historical context but also compels us to think about human nature and moral values. As the ultimate example of sacrifice, the character Sydney Carton remains one of literature's most influential heroes.
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sacrifice
ˈsækrɪfaɪs
noun
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The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.
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Sacrifice is a central theme of the story. |
offering, surrender, giving up, devotion, selflessness, martyrdom
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selfishness, greed, self-interest, preservation, keeping, hoarding
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salvation
sælˈveɪʃən
noun
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Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
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The story revolves around the theme of salvation. |
deliverance, redemption, rescue, liberation, release, freedom
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damnation, despair, condemnation, perdition, ruin, destruction
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triumph
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noun
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A great victory or achievement.
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The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs. |
victory, success, conquest, achievement, accomplishment, win
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defeat, failure, loss, setback, disappointment, catastrophe
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iconic
aɪˈkɒnɪk
adjective
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Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
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The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic. |
legendary, classic, famous, memorable, emblematic, representative
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unremarkable, forgettable, ordinary, insignificant, unknown, obscure
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redemption
rɪˈdɛmpʃən
noun
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The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
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The story highlights the theme of redemption. |
salvation, deliverance, rescue, recovery, reclamation, atonement
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condemnation, punishment, damnation, perdition, guilt, sin
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protagonist
prəˈtæɡənɪst
noun
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The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
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Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story. |
main character, leading character, principal character, central character, hero, heroine
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antagonist, villain, opponent, enemy, adversary, rival
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hero
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noun
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A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
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Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice. |
champion, brave person, courageous person, protagonist, idol, legend
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villain, opponent, coward, enemy, antagonist, adversary
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character development
ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt
noun
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The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
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The character development of Sydney Carton is profound. |
character growth, character evolution, character progression, personality development
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character stagnation, flatness, one-dimensional character, static character
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narrative style
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noun
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The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
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Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional. |
storytelling technique, writing style, narrative technique, literary style
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disjointed storytelling, incoherent narrative, poor writing style
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symbolism
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noun
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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
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The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful. |
metaphor, allegory, representation, imagery, figurative language
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literalism, directness, plain language, straightforwardness
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plot
plɒt
noun
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The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
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The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping. |
storyline, narrative, story, sequence of events, framework
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chaos, disorder, confusion, randomness
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theme
θiːm
noun
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The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
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Sacrifice and redemption are major themes in the story. |
subject, topic, motif, idea, central idea, message
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randomness, insignificance, irrelevance, chaos
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revolution
ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən
noun
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A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
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The story is set during the French Revolution. |
uprising, revolt, rebellion, coup, insurrection, overthrow
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stability, peace, order, status quo, continuity
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injustice
ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs
noun
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Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
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The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people. |
unfairness, inequity, wrongdoing, oppression, discrimination, bias
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justice, fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality
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inequality
ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti
noun
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Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
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The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story. |
disparity, imbalance, unfairness, discrimination, bias, prejudice
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equality, fairness, balance, uniformity, parity
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justice
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noun
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Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
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Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story. |
fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality, lawfulness, morality
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injustice, unfairness, bias, prejudice, discrimination, oppression
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