A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities 是查尔斯·狄更斯的 greatest triumph，以 sacrifice 和 salvation 为主题。这部以 French Revolution 为背景的 timeless story 深深打动了读者的心。小说突出了伦敦与巴黎两座城市之间关系的双重性。
故事展示了 protagonist 查尔斯·达尔内与 hero 西德尼·卡顿的人生 parallel journey。西德尼·卡顿的 self-sacrifice 是全书中最感人的时刻之一。卡顿那句著名台词——“It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done”——深深铭刻在读者心中。这句 iconic line 是勇气与牺牲的终极象征。
故事的 themes 包括爱情、redemption 和 revolutionary justice。其中反映了阶级 conflict、violence 和社会 inequality。狄更斯通过其 symbolism 与 narrative style 使故事栩栩如生。
这部 timeless masterpiece 不仅涉及 historical context，还促使我们思考 human nature 和 moral values。作为 sacrifice 的终极典范，悉尼·卡顿仍然是 literature 中最具影响力的 heroes 之一。
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ˈsækrɪfaɪs
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The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.
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Sacrifice is a central theme of the story. |
offering, surrender, giving up, devotion, selflessness, martyrdom
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selfishness, greed, self-interest, preservation, keeping, hoarding
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sælˈveɪʃən
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Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
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The story revolves around the theme of salvation. |
deliverance, redemption, rescue, liberation, release, freedom
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damnation, despair, condemnation, perdition, ruin, destruction
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ˈtraɪəmf
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A great victory or achievement.
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The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs. |
victory, success, conquest, achievement, accomplishment, win
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defeat, failure, loss, setback, disappointment, catastrophe
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aɪˈkɒnɪk
adjective
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Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
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The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic. |
legendary, classic, famous, memorable, emblematic, representative
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unremarkable, forgettable, ordinary, insignificant, unknown, obscure
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rɪˈdɛmpʃən
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The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
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The story highlights the theme of redemption. |
salvation, deliverance, rescue, recovery, reclamation, atonement
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condemnation, punishment, damnation, perdition, guilt, sin
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prəˈtæɡənɪst
noun
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The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
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Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story. |
main character, leading character, principal character, central character, hero, heroine
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antagonist, villain, opponent, enemy, adversary, rival
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ˈhɪrəʊ
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A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
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Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice. |
champion, brave person, courageous person, protagonist, idol, legend
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villain, opponent, coward, enemy, antagonist, adversary
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ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt
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The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
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The character development of Sydney Carton is profound. |
character growth, character evolution, character progression, personality development
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character stagnation, flatness, one-dimensional character, static character
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ˈnærətɪv staɪl
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The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
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Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional. |
storytelling technique, writing style, narrative technique, literary style
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disjointed storytelling, incoherent narrative, poor writing style
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ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm
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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
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The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful. |
metaphor, allegory, representation, imagery, figurative language
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literalism, directness, plain language, straightforwardness
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plɒt
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The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
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The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping. |
storyline, narrative, story, sequence of events, framework
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chaos, disorder, confusion, randomness
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θiːm
noun
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The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
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Sacrifice and redemption are major themes in the story. |
subject, topic, motif, idea, central idea, message
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randomness, insignificance, irrelevance, chaos
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ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən
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A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
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The story is set during the French Revolution. |
uprising, revolt, rebellion, coup, insurrection, overthrow
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stability, peace, order, status quo, continuity
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ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs
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Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
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The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people. |
unfairness, inequity, wrongdoing, oppression, discrimination, bias
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justice, fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality
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ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti
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Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
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The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story. |
disparity, imbalance, unfairness, discrimination, bias, prejudice
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equality, fairness, balance, uniformity, parity
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ˈdʒʌstɪs
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Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
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Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story. |
fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality, lawfulness, morality
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injustice, unfairness, bias, prejudice, discrimination, oppression
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