This document provides a summary of the plot and characters of Charles Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities". The novel is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and follows the story of Charles Darnay and his love for Lucie Manette. Other major characters include Lucie's father Dr. Manette, who was imprisoned for 18 years, and Sydney Carton, a lawyer who redeems himself by sacrificing his life to save Darnay. The document outlines some of the major themes in the novel like violence during revolution and the possibility of resurrection or renewal.