In classical mythology, three sister gods called the Fates controlled the threads of human lives.
https://www.litcharts.com/lit/a-tale-of-two-cities/symbols/knitting-and-the-golden-thread
Ellen was considered the least theatrically gifted of the three sisters...
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Only [Dr Manette's] daughter had the power of charming this black brooding from his mind. She was the golden thread that united him to a Past beyond his misery, and to a Present beyond his misery: and the sound of her voice, the light of her face, the touch of her hand, had a strong beneficial influence with him almost always. Book Two, Chapter Four
After the trial, Charles kisses Lucie's hands in gratitude and thanks Stryver for his help. Dr. Manette is now a distinguished citizen of London. He can still become gloomy, but this occurs only occasionally because Lucie serves as a "golden thread" linking him to his life before and after his imprisonment. Stryver, Dr. Manette, and Lucie depart in a carriage.
Book Two Chapter Four
Years pass. Lucie weaves her "golden thread" of positive influence through the family.
Book Two Chapter Twenty One
Matters came to a head in 1858 when Catherine Dickens opened a packet delivered by a London jeweller which contained a gold bracelet meant for Ternan with a note written by her husband. The Dickenses separated that May, after 22 years of marriage.
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"My husband, my father, and my brother!"
https://www.litcharts.com/lit/a-tale-of-two-cities/symbols/knitting-and-the-golden-thread
Ellen was considered the least theatrically gifted of the three sisters...
-Wikipedia
Only [Dr Manette's] daughter had the power of charming this black brooding from his mind. She was the golden thread that united him to a Past beyond his misery, and to a Present beyond his misery: and the sound of her voice, the light of her face, the touch of her hand, had a strong beneficial influence with him almost always. Book Two, Chapter Four
After the trial, Charles kisses Lucie's hands in gratitude and thanks Stryver for his help. Dr. Manette is now a distinguished citizen of London. He can still become gloomy, but this occurs only occasionally because Lucie serves as a "golden thread" linking him to his life before and after his imprisonment. Stryver, Dr. Manette, and Lucie depart in a carriage.
Book Two Chapter Four
Years pass. Lucie weaves her "golden thread" of positive influence through the family.
Book Two Chapter Twenty One
Matters came to a head in 1858 when Catherine Dickens opened a packet delivered by a London jeweller which contained a gold bracelet meant for Ternan with a note written by her husband. The Dickenses separated that May, after 22 years of marriage.
-Wikipedia
"My husband, my father, and my brother!"
-Book the Third, Chapter Ten