A Tale of Two Cities: A Novel of Change

This novel, A Tale of Two Cities, becomes Charles Dickenss transition masterpiece. From doing fairy tale-like stories, he began to economize something different that provokes enlightenment on the people of his time. The setting is memorable as well.He had chosen two interesting cities, London- a symbol of change and growth, and Paris- a concenter of art and literature. This novels theme revolves on contend and devote.Charles Dickenss novel is introduced by a famous line that explains the era of war. It is to the highest degree Lucie, who has not seen her father for many years and she did not know the real story.The people who brought her up reveal the story of her father and that her father was not slain but only imprisoned. Lorry , as a friend, frees Dr. Manette. When Lucie is searching for her father, she met Darnay and falls in bash with him just to find out he was the one basis the imprisonment of her father. Eventually the argument had been settled and they understand ea ch others motives.The novel really moved me especially on the part which Carton offers his life for the bliss of Lucie and Charles. Carton utters the most important words of his lifeIt is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done it is a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known. (374)It shows unconditional cut although unrealistic sometimes. I also love the plot which is redemption of life.As I expected, this novel as an experiment of his new genre, meets the expectation of an innovation to literature. A Tale of Two Cities mentions man nature to love and commit some sacrifices.The novel tells us to sacrifice for someone we love. It does not mean that we risk our lives for them being a martyr is not advisable. We can sacrifice in little things like having time for our family, or make someone laugh to ease a burden. It is not difficult to extend help to your love one it is a matter of endearment.According to Viktor Frankl ,Only to the extent that someone is living out this self transcendence of human existence is he truly human or does he become his true self. He becomes so, not by concerning himself with his selfs actualization, but by forgetting himself and giving himself, overlooking himself and focusing outward.