Scary horror films often depict disturbing scenes of removing corpses from the ground; and some religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, strongly believe in reincarnation. Imagining bodies digging up or being recreated may seem unusual, but the act of resurrection often occurs in Charles Dickens' famous novel, A Tale of Two Cities. The novel revolves around the settings of England and France during the chaotic and disorganized years preceding the French Revolution. It also follows the story of the lives of several characters and families as they struggle to continue living with the harmful effects of government corruption. The prevalence of resurrection throughout the novel undeniably adds to the story's elements of foreshadowing and symbolism. The resurrection is reflected during various incidents in several characters, including Jerry Cruncher, Doctor Manette, and both Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton. The first episode occurs when the book introduces Jerry Cruncher. Cruncher's tomb-robbing episodes directly exemplify the theme of resurrection. Literally raises corpses from the dead; this is why he has the name "resurrection man". He carries out this business at night, in order to earn money by selling the cadavers to scientists who use them to carry out research on the body parts and anatomy of human beings. These events are foreshadowed earlier in the book. Early in the story, Cruncher delivers a message to Jarvis Lorry. Lorry tells Jerry to send this message back: “called back to life” (14). As Cruncher mounts his horse and rides away, he ponders Lorry's response. He says to himself: “'Called back to life.' This is a really strange message. Most of these wouldn't be for you, Jerry! ...... middle of the paper ...... a child who will bear the name of Sydney. Clearly, the final events of the novel remarkably depict the resurrection. The theme of resurrection contributes to foreshadowing and symbolism throughout the epic story. Starting with Jerry Cruncher, the novel depicts a man who undertakes grave-robbing as a nocturnal custom, displaying a literal resurrection action that had previously been foretold. Additionally, Dr. Manette, Lucie's father, portrays symbolism by drastically transforming from a lifeless old man to a stronger charisma. Finally, during the last scenes of the novel, resurrection occurs in both Carton and Darnay; Darnay is saved and Carton sacrifices himself. Although many Middle Eastern cultures believe in reincarnation through spirit and horror films depict supernatural rebirths, Charles Dickens shows that this idea can occur repeatedly throughout life..