"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." is one of the most famous quotes used by Charles Dickens in all of his books. Charles Dickens' fiction novel, A Tale Of Two Cities contains a lot of symbolism and metaphorical meanings mixed together with past events in France and England. Dickens describes Lucie, one of the main characters, as being beautiful physically and spiritually, and possesses a gift for bringing out the best qualities of those around her including Dr. Manette and Sydney Carton. Although she is considered one of the flat and boring characters in the novel, Lucie is one of the most important ones. While Dickens' heavy use of symbolism displays significance in the novel, it is Lucie's symbolic portrayal as the "Golden Thread" which truly binds many of the characters together.
Lucie is believed to be the "Golden Thread" which nurtures her father back to a healthy physical and mental state. After being held in the Bastille for 18 years, Dr.......
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