1. Sydney Carton How one man drank, got guillotined, and became the symbol of a good time

2. Famous Last Words “ It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.” Book 3, Chapter 15, Page 361

3. Magic Metaphor The notion of a hooker with a heart of gold is an appropriate representation of our boy Syd. While initially hard and blunt on the outside, underneath is a compassionate, dynamic figure.

4. Heroes - David Bowie And you, you can be mean And I, I'll drink all the time 'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact Yes we're lovers, and that is that Though nothing, will keep us together We could steal time, just for one day We can be Heroes, for ever and ever What d'you say?

5. Mary Magdalene, an Allusion In the Bible, Mary is portrayed as Jesus’ confidante and possible lover. However she is seen as of lower standing much like Carton yet remains subservient to the greater romance of the work: Jesus’ relationship with God. While ultimately Jesus, and not Mary, ends up sacrificing himself, he is still an ancillary figure in a larger movement, and his death absolves him of the sins and trials of his life, much like Mary’s interaction with Christ.

6. Tryin’ta Function Sydney serves as one of the book’s most dynamic characters, ultimately rising from his alcoholism and apathy to become a symbol of strength, honor, and nobility. His journey functions parallel to that of humankind, and to reflect the views of Dickens himself on humanity: from the darkness, sin, and ashes rises something beautiful and pure.