“For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we will be saved by his life. » (Romans: 5:9-10; “United Church”). Characters like Sydney Carton are people willing to give up their own lives. This is the case when Sydney Carton promises Lucie Manette to give his life for her. He posed as Charles Darnay and died when executed by guillotine. By sacrificing herself, Sydney offers Charles and Lucie the opportunity to escape the terror of the French Revolution. The story in which these events take place is called A Tale of Two Cities, written by Charles Dickens. The central idea of ​​A Tale Of Two Cities is that sacrifice is illustrated by the heroic power the character demonstrates in giving up his own life or possession, that which results from the struggles he faces. Additionally, sacrifice is also illustrated by Charles Darnay, Dr. Manette and Sydney Carton. First, sacrifice is shown when a character gives up their own possession that results from the obstacles they face, which Charles Darnay is an example of. In the novel, Charles Darnay is a French aristocrat and he chooses to live in England because he does not want to be associated with the cruel methods that his ancestors developed over generations. Darnay indeed demonstrates great integrity when he rejects the arrogant and cruel values ​​of Marquis Evrémonde (SparkNotes publishers). During the trial in Bailey's courtroom, Lucie reports, "There were no other passengers that night except the four of us." The prisoner was kind enough to ask permission to advise me how I could protect my father from wind and weather, better than I had done... in the middle of a paper... so that I could die for our sins. . To conclude, sacrifice is the act of giving up a possession or life as an offering to God or a divine (Merriam-Webster). Works Cited by SparkNotes Editors. “SparkNote on A Tale of Two Cities. » SparkNotes.com. SparkNotes LLC. 2002. Internet. March 31, 2014. Dickens, Charles and Gillen D'Arcy. Drink. A tale of two cities. New York: Barnes & Noble Classics, 2003. “The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ” print. United Church of God. Np, and Web. March 31, 2014. "LitCharts | A Tale of Two Cities: Themes." LitCharts | A Tale of Two Cities: Themes. Np, and Web. April 3, 2014. “Sacrifice.” Merriam Webster. Merriam-Webster, nd Web. April 22. 2014 . .