Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by memories of his miserable existence. He must choose one of two fates: death or redemption. This scene illustrates his decision to join his family and be part of a more joyous existence.

In this scene, Marquis St. Evrémonde runs over a young boy with his carriage and has a cavalier response to his wrongdoing.

This clip is a glimpse of the early life of David Copperfield and the strained relationship he had with his stepfather.

This clip portrays the three estates and their views in France before the French Revolution.  

Sylvia facilitates a discussion with her students about Charles Dickens' novel, A Tale of Two Cities. They discuss the antithesis present in the opening paragraph.