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Charles Darnay is much more calm and does not express his emotions or fear as well as Sydney. When brought into a terrifying court case, he was "...quite self-possessed, bowed to the Judge, and stood quiet"(Dickens 55).

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When Charles Darnay expresses his love for Lucy Manette, he does it in a very formal way. He also talks to Dr. Manette very professionally, assuring him that he will never want to come between Dr. Manette and his daughter, Lucy.

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Charles Darnay presents himself as a serious business man, but also has a carrying and loving side. He shows this by caring for Lucy, and also their child. When it comes to political matters, however, he shows his authority and knowledge.

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When wanting to express his feelings for Lucy, he is completely honest with her and says it upfront.

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Sydney Carton is more "sloppy", described on page 54 as the "gentleman with his hands in his pockets, whose whole attention...seemed to be concentrated on the ceiling of the court"(Dickens 54).

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Throughout the book, Sydney Carton seems to always be drunk. We read about him either being intoxicated or drinking in most of the book.

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Both Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay have feelings for Lucy Manette and want her to be happy, even if that means they cannot be part of her life. Sydney Carton does not object when Lucy says she wants to marry Charles because Sydney wants Lucy to be happy. Charles does not want to interfere with the relationship between Lucy and her father, even if it means Charles' relationship with Lucy is not as strong.

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Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay are both physically very similar. When Sydney Carton removes his wig to compare with Charles, "the likeness became much more remarkable"(Dickens 64).

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Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are both very politically involved. They care about their countries government and understand the weight and impact it will have on their lives. They also both care about their rights.

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Charles Darnay tends to cover up his mistakes and past from the rest of the world. If Darnay were to explain his side of his mistakes, people would take it with more stride than if he were to keep it covered.

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Charles Darnay is very kind and devoted. He stands up for what he believes to be morally correct, and protects the people he loves. He follows through on his promises and is very selfless.

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When Charles Darnay tries to persuade Mr. Lorry to trust him with an important job, Mr. Lorry says "you can have no conception of the difficulty with which our business is transacted, and of the peril in which our books and papers over yonder are involved"(Dickens 206).

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Charles Darnay shows how little he cares about what people think about him when he says "...there is nothing in that, I hope, to prevent my calling the reckoning, and our parting without ill-blood on either side"(Dickens 73).

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Mr. Lorry underestimates Charles Darnay's abilities and demeans him. Instead of fighting back, Darnay calmly says "How I admire the gallantry of your youthful spirit, Mr. Lorry"(Dickens 207).

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Darnay comes back from his honeymoon, Carton asks him to forget about the night they were drunk. Darnay is a man a few words and simply replies "I forgot it long ago"(Dickens 124).

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Charles Darnay was described as "a young man of about five-and-twenty, well-grown and well-looking...and his hair, which was long and dark, was gathered in a ribbon at the back of his neck"(Dickens 55).

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Why does Sydney continue to work in Stryver's Shadow? Why does he let Stryver speak to him despairingly? What is holding him back? [Bk.2Ch5]

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Why does Sydney continue to work in Stryver's Shadow? Why does he let Stryver speak to him despairingly? What is holding him back? [Bk.2Ch5]

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Sydney stands in Stryver's shadow because his reputation among many is Sydney "...would never be a lion, he was an amazingly good jackal, and that he rendered suit and service to Stryver in that humble capacity"(Dickens 75).

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How did Sydney's childhood predict his future as a "Jackal for Stryver's Lion" [Bk2.Ch5]

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How did Sydney's childhood predict his future as a "Jackal for Stryver's Lion" [Bk2.Ch5]

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When accusing Sydney of doing all the homework for the boys at his school, Sydney confirms, saying, "I did exercises for other boys, and seldom did my own"(Dickens 77).

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Describe his relationship with Stryver [Bk.2Ch5]

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Describe his relationship with Stryver [Bk.2Ch5]

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Stryver and Sydney's relationship is bitter sweet because Stryver does not like Sydney as a person. However, Sydney is helpful to Stryver. As Dickens puts it, "Sydney Carton, idlest and most unpromising of men, was Stryver’s great ally"(Dickens 75).

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However, he tends to not utilize his knowledge and is constantly drunk.

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Sydney Carton is smart, but also is humble. He is more (what would be considered) "street smart" than he is "book smart".

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Before Charles Darnay leaves after a long night of drinking, Sydney Carton calls himself a disappointment. Charles responds, saying "Much to be regretted. You might have used your talents better"(Dickens 87).

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Stryver describes Sydney Carton as "up one minute and down the next; now in spirits and now in despondency!"(Dickens 91).

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During a court case, Sydney Carton is described as the "...wigged gentleman with his hands in his pockets, whose whole attention...seemed to be concentrated on the ceiling of the court"(Dickens 54).

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Sydney Carton's physical description is very similar to Charles Darnay. They are so similar, in fact, that in the end of the book, they are mistaken for the same person.

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Sydney Carton shows how little he thinks of himself when he says, “I am a disappointed drudge, sir. I care for no man on earth, and no man on earth cares for me"(Dickens 74).

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When talking about himself, Sydney Carton says“...the greatest desire I have, is to forget that I belong to it. It has no good in it for me—except wine like this—nor I for it. So we are not much alike in that particular. Indeed, I begin to think we are not much alike in any particular, you and I"(Dickens 72).

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The topic of Lucy comes up between Carton and Darnay, and Carton says, "That’s a fair young lady to be pitied by and wept for by! How does it feel? Is it worth being tried for one’s life, to be the object of such sympathy and compassion, Mr. Darnay?"(Dickens 73).