How Dickens Shapes A Tale of Two Cities In A Tale of Two Cities author Charles Dickens uses literary techniques throughout the novel such as doubling and repetition . One way Dickens uses doubling is through characters like Lucie Manette and Madame Defarge who are complete opposites. Dickens' choice to create doubling between characters not only creates opposites throughout the novel, but also reveals many hidden patterns that he ultimately reveals to readers as the novel progresses. An example of these hidden connections is revealed with Madame Defarge's revenge against Darnay and his family. Lucie Mantte, Doctor Manette's daughter, is described as a beautiful and loving person who unites many of the characters. She is seen as "the golden thread" in the sense that she uses her love to rejuvenate her father in his traumatized state. The golden thread is symbolized by the lock of golden hair that Doctor Manette kept. Dickens creates a very caring and compassionate tone when Lucie speaks in the novel. For example, in his conversation with Mr. Lorry he says, “I can bear anything except the uncertainty you leave me in at this moment” (Dickens 27). Mr. Lorry has yet to inform Lucie that her father is alive, but his emotions and grief over the situation are revealed to the reader. We see the significant impact her father's passing has had on her both physically and mentally. Once Lucie is told that her father is alive, she goes to him and realizes the traumatized state he is in while making shoes. Dickens often expresses Lucie's emotions through gestures and actions he does such as kissing her hands and then touching her father (Dickens 45). When Dickens says she cradles her father on her breast like a "baby", this informs the reader...... center of the paper... on the other hand she is described in the courtroom as staring blankly at the ceiling type of attitude change that suggests he is less concerned with himself and his surroundings (Dickens 72). We are told that Carton does not maintain his physical appearance which is completely opposite to Darnay who is well reserved and well kept. Even so Carton is the reason Darnay was acquitted as they look so much alike, which suggests that Carton is heroic. For Carton, Darnay is a representation of the life he could have had. Both are in love with Lucie Manette and are similar in many ways. Carton comes to Darnay's rescue again in the novel when he is sentenced to death and takes Darnay's place. This suggests that although Darnay is portrayed as heroic, Carton is much more heroic as he risked his entire life to allow Darnay and his family to have a happy life..