How does Dickens' use repeated thematic images, symbols, foreshadowing, and other techniques to create a sense of forward motion toward Sydney Carton's death?

The death of Sydney Carton is a memorable moment in A Tale of Two Cities. However, it is not a real surprise because Dickens prepares the way for Carton's action. Examine how the author leads up to Carton's sacrifice. How does Dickens' use repeated thematic images, symbols, foreshadowing, and other techniques to create a sense of forward motion toward Sydney Carton's death?