Being "recalled to life" is a prominent theme throughout “A Tale of Two Cities.” In fact, Dickens considered titling the book Recalled to Life. Dr. Manette's release from the Bastille, Charles Darnay's release after the trial for treason, and his later escape from the French prison, are examples of this theme.
"Recalled to life" is the utterance from Mr. Lorry when he reads the message brought to him by Jerry Cruncher. Mr. Lorry is on the Dover coach to France, where his undertaking is to meet Miss Lucie Manette. In 1757, Doctor Alexandre Manette is an accomplished, respectable doctor with a thriving practice and a loving wife and daughter. One terrible week later, he’s a prisoner in La Bastille. Left to rot in solitude as "Prisoner 105, North
"Recalled to life" is the utterance from Mr. Lorry when he reads the message brought to him by Jerry Cruncher. Mr. Lorry is on the Dover coach to France, where his undertaking is to meet Miss Lucie Manette. In 1757, Doctor Alexandre Manette is an accomplished, respectable doctor with a thriving practice and a loving wife and daughter. One terrible week later, he’s a prisoner in La Bastille. Left to rot in solitude as "Prisoner 105, North