Sydney Carton
The Personal Revolution of Sydney Carton People everywhere around the world have moments in their life where nothing goes right and their life seems terrible, and that’s perfectly normal; but having that feeling every second of your life? That’s sad and nobody deserves to feel that way. And the beauty of life is that anything can be changed, you just have to want it. Swedish Proverb says: “Those who wish to sing always find a song.” and anybody who wants a better life, always finds the opportunity. In A Tale Of Two Cites, Sydney Carton’s transformation from a drunken man with a worthless life to a hero, exemplifies how everyone deserves to be satisfied with their life, even the worst of us . In the beginning of the story, Sydney Carton hated himself and just thought his life was pointless and without meaning. He was a drunkard that worked for the lawyer, C.J. Stryver; and although it was Carton with all the ideas behind everything, it was his boss that took all the glory. In chapter five of the second book, it says: “…although Mr. Stryver was persuasive, immoral, bold, and well prepared, he was not skilled at getting to the core of complex matters, which is one of the most important
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When Sydney talks to Lucie alone, he seems very sincere and noble with his comment about sacrificing himself for her. He says: “For you and any dear to you, I would do anything.” (152). This is very different from his selfish attitude he had before. At the end of the novel, Sydney's act of sacrificing himself showed honor, courage, and a heart of love for Lucie, as well as for Charles Darnay. Sydney also shows very admirable characteristics when he helps the innocent woman at the guillotine. His personality totally changed throughout the novel to become a very selfless, caring
When Sydney talks to Lucie alone, he seems very sincere and noble with his comment about sacrificing himself for her. He says: “For you and any dear to you, I would do anything.” (152). This is very different from his selfish attitude he had before. At the end of the novel, Sydney's act of sacrificing himself showed honor, courage, and a heart of love for Lucie, as well as for Charles Darnay. Sydney also shows very admirable characteristics when he helps the innocent woman at the guillotine. His personality totally changed throughout the novel to become a very selfless, caring