The last person who is guillotined before Sydney Carton is referred to as a seamstress. Initially, she believes that Sydney is Charles Darnay, who had been scheduled to die, but she later realizes he is a different man. Seeking comfort in her last minutes alive, she asks Sydney to ride in the tumbrel (cart) with her, and she holds his hand. The young woman holds onto her faith in the revolution, however, and states her acceptance that the verdict and sentence were correct. In many ways, she serves as a substitute for Lucie, for whom Sydney had made the sacrifice. Being able to form an intimate connection with another person also facing death helped make him braver, so he could share his fortitude with her and ease her fears.
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