A Tale Of Two Cities - Character Sketch (Sydney Carton)
In society today, all people determine their lifestyle, personality and overall character by
both positive and negative traits that they hold. Sydney Carton in Charles Dickens' A Tale
of Two Cities was a drunken lawyer who had an extremely low self- esteem. He possesed
many negative characteristics which he used in a positive way. Carton drastically changed
his life around and became a new man.
Sydney is not the man he first appeared to be. He is first described at Darnay's trial
as slouching and not paying attention. He is seen as a drunk who had many personal
issues. Carton feels that there is no hope for him, and that his life will never improve. He
has much more potential and could be so much more in life, yet he chooses to remain in
the shadow of others. Sydney has a dramatic life and is an alcoholic
who sees nothing
positive in himself.
Carton demonstrates a sensitivity which helps others in the long run. His partner,
Mr. Stryver relaxes while Sydney works long......
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