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In Charles Dickens' novel A Tale Of Two Cities, Sydney Carton is a man
of several distinct characteristics. Carton is shown originally to be a
frustrated alcoholic, but then turns out to be a very noble and genuine man.
Sydney Carton is also shown in the novel to be somewhat immature in his actions
and thoughts.
Throughout the book, Sydney Carton does not always act or seem like he
is the age that he is. He is depicted in the novel to be middle-age, perhaps in
his mid-forties, yet several times he shows some very immature actions and
feelings. One example is his feelings for Lucie Manette. Even after Lucie is
married to Charles Darnay, whom she loves, Sydney refuses to give up his love
for her. For someone in his mid-forties, this is somewhat an immature action.
Had he been more mature, he might have forgotten about Lucie when she was
married and found someone else. Another perhaps less important but very
noticeable example is his appearance. He didn't......

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