Sydney Carton analysis

Sydney Carton’s frustrated demeanor changes as he meets and falls in love with Lucie Manette. Carton develops a strong and undying true love for Lucie. One of the first occurrences in which Sydney expresses his love interest in Lucie Manette is at the trial of Charles Darnay in England. On page 74 this is shown as the narrator says “ Yet, this Mr. Carton took in more of the details of the scene than he appeared to take in; for now, when Miss. Manette’s head dropped upon her father’s breast, he was the first to see it.” This keen observation made by Carton shows that he cares for Lucie in many ways. Sydney is willing to do anything on earth for Lucie. This is shown on page 148 of the novel when Sydney tells Lucie, “Think now and then that there is a man who would give his life, to keep a life you love beside you.” Clearly Sydney pledged his life for the happiness of Lucy.

t with wasted tears.” The image of “wasted tears” leads the reader to believe that Sydney Carton is not pleased with himself as a person and cries as a result of his unhappiness. In addition, on page 88 the narrator continues to say, “Sadly, sadly the sun rose; it rose upon no sadder sight than the man of good abilities and good emotions, incapable of their directed exercise, incapable of his own help and his own happiness.” This clearly shows that although Sydney Carton is a very smart lawyer, he does not apply his intelligence well. The foundation of Mr. Stryver’s success is without a doubt Sydney Carton. Sydney carton is described to have no capability of being happy or helping himself.

Sydney Carton played many roles in A Tale of Two Cities. He was the man that seemed to have no place. Then, he began to undergo a series of