A golden thread was recalled

There have been two themes we have been looking at in ATOTC:

Recalled to Life:

• Darnay:  He is put on trial as a traitor but is found innocent.  Considering that he had one foot in the grave as this process began and was not convicted in the end, I would say he is most definitely recalled to life.  Even the action of him taking a meal after the process is a symbol of life.  Food is a sustenance for all living.
• Dr. Manette:  His current demeanor is much more lively than when we first met him.  He is no longer attached to his shoe making table and tools but rather lives a more active life.  He has a business and is interacting with the living and not with shoes.
• Wilfer: (OK...I know he's not in ATOTC but...) His interaction with Bella put him in this category for me.  His personality totally changed when she took him out for the day.  I just had to mention this.

Golden Thread:

• A golden thread in law is to prove the prisoner's guilt without a doubt.  This works perfectly in Darnay's case.  At this time in England, if you were questioned, you were pretty much dead.  Darnay, however, got lucky.  They did not find him guilty so he was able to "keep" his head, which proves to be quite valuable for his future endeavors. His love for Lucie also seems to brighten his spirits.  His enthusiasm for life shows through when he is speaking to Dr. Manette.
• Lucie is described as the golden thread by her father.  She is the one that holds everything together and gives her father a reason to live.  This particular thread has nothing to do with law but rather a literal thread which can bind or unite.  Also, I cannot remember exactly which one of the lawyers, Stryver or Carton, says this but he describes her on numerous occasions to have golden hair.  While this is an obvious statement of gold, I think it's worth mentioning on the topic.