In the Dickinson novel, A Tale of Two Cities, a change occurs amongst some of the characters, resurrecting them for the better. The story line of A Tale of Two Cities takes place during the violent times of France's Revolutionary War. This was the catalyst which changed the lives of Mr. Lorry, Jerry Cruncher, Dr. Manette, and Sydney Carton, the circumstances of the times helped them to "resurrect" themselves to become better human beings.

             Mr. Lorry's change was the most subtle because he claimed that he was a businessman throughout the book. However, his actions proved differently. Mr. Lorry's character was resurrected from being a machine-like businessman, to a loving friend. At the start of the book, even Mr. Lorry himself claimed no emotion in the line, "'.don't heed me any more than if I was a speaking machine-truly, I am not much else,'" (P. 19). However, at the end of the novel, he took a vacation from Tellson's Bank to stay with the Manette family in their time of need. Mr. Lorry's resurrection was an important step for him, one that would relieve him of all past regrets. .

             Jerry Cruncher, a Tellson's Bank's handyman, was involved in a grave robbing scheme and was uncomfortable with his wife's praying habits. He went to Paris with the Manettes as their bodyguard, but after their ordeals, he became more of a friend. Also, because of many brushes with the law, he decided to end his unscrupulous behavior for a more quiet home life. While waiting for their carriage, Jerry said, to Miss Pross, "'. never no more will I do it, never no more!'"(P. 340). He even mentioned that he hoped his wife would continue praying. This was a big change for Jerry because he was his son's role model and if Jerry did illegal things, then his "Lil' Jerry" would most likely follow in his father's footsteps. .

             Dr. Manette was resurrected from an insane prisoner back to a respected physician that he was before.