(6/100) A Tale of Two Cities: Sacrifice

In 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, we see the theme of sacrifice. In the story, Sydney Carton, a kind but troubled man, makes an important choice. He loves Lucie Manette, but she marries Charles Darnay. Sydney sacrifices his happiness for Lucie's happiness. At the end, he takes Darnay's place at the guillotine during the French Revolution. Sydney says, 'It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done.' His sacrifice shows that love can be selfless. Recently, people around the world have also shown sacrifice during difficult times, like helping others during the pandemic. In both the story and real life, sacrifice can change lives and bring hope.