How Dickens Shapes a Tale of Two CitiesIn A Tale of Two Cities, author Charles Dickens uses literary techniques throughout the novel such as doubling and repetition. Dickens uses doubling through characters such as Lucie Manette and Madame Defarge who are complete opposites. Dickens' choice to create doubles between characters not only creates opposites throughout the novel, but also reveals many hidden patterns that eventually reveal themselves to readers as the novel progresses. An example of these hidden connections is revealed with Madame Defarge's revenge against Darnay and his family. Lucie Mantte, the daughter of Doctor Manette, is described as a beautiful and loving person who connects many characters. She is considered "the golden thread" in the sense that she uses her love to rejuvenate her father in his traumatic state. The golden thread is symbolized through the golden lock of hair that Doctor Manette kept. Dickens creates a very caring and compassionate tone when Lucy speaks in the novel. For example, in her conversation with Mr. Lorry, she says, “I can bear anything except the uncertainty in which you leave me at this moment” (Dickens 27). Mr. Lorry has not yet informed Lucie that her father is alive, but his emotions and grief over the situation are revealed to the reader. We see the significant impact that her father's disappearance had on her, both physically and mentally. Once Lucie learns that her father is alive, she goes to him and realizes the traumatized state of a shoemaker in which he finds himself. Dickens often expresses Lucy's emotions through gestures and actions she does, such as kissing his hands and then touching her father (Dickens 45). When Dickens says she cradles her father on his chest like a "child", this informs the reading...... middle of paper ...... on the other hand she is described in the room audience as staring at the ceiling without any type of change in attitude, suggesting that he is less concerned with himself and his surroundings (Dickens 72). We are told that Carton does not follow his physical appearance, which is the complete opposite of Darnay who is well reserved and well-groomed. Even so, Carton is the reason Darnay was acquitted because they look so much alike, suggesting that Carton is heroic. For Carton, Darnay is a representation of the life he could have had. They are both in love with Lucie Manette and are similar in many ways. Carton comes to Darnay's aid again in the novel when he is sentenced to death and takes Darnay's place. This suggests that although Darnay is portrayed as heroic, Carton is much more heroic since he risked his entire life to allow Darnay and his family to have a happy life...