In 'A Tale of Two Cities', which character famously sacrifices himself on the guillotine to save Charles Darnay?
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Correct answer: Sydney Carton
Sydney Carton, a dissipated lawyer, finds redemption through his ultimate sacrifice. His final thoughts, 'It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done,' are among the most famous in literature.
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