https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3 Within the characters of Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay, Dickens embeds all the inherent messages within his novel as a whole. Understanding Sydney and Charles is a key to recognizing the author's paradoxes and use of duality. - Complete each box with at least one quote. - These quotes must be precise and accurate. - utilize unique introductions and correct parenthetical citations. - This assignment will be worked out throughout multiple weeks; the due date will move along with Check Points. -Refer to the Schoology directions for each Check Point's requirements. en-us 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC 2021-06-04 04:33:35 UTC hello@padlet.com elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104144 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104144 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104145 After speaking with Charles Darnay at the tavern, Carton begins to talk to himself about him. At one point he asks, "why should you particularly like a man who resembles you? There is nothing in you to like" (Dickens 74). This shows that not only do some characters talk down to Carton, but even he does to himself.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104145 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104148 After being insulted by Striver, Carton begins to call him "a sensitive and poetical spirit— " (Dickens 121). He is then cut off by Stryver attempting to lighten the mood.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104148 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104149 When finishing his conversation with Lucie, Sydney Carton says that he "would embrace any sacrifice for you and for those dear to you " (Dickens 133). This shows how deep his love for Lucie really is.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104149 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104150 Before the trial of Charles Darnay, Jerry Cruncher sees Sydney Carton as "another wigged gentleman with his hands in his pockets" (Dickens 63). However, later in this scene, he is described as "especially reckless in his demeanor, [it] not only gave him a disreputable look, but so diminished the strong resemblance he undoubtedly bore to
the prisoner " (77).]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104150 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104152 After talking with Charles Darnay at a tavern, he "resorted to his pint of wine for consolation, drank it all in a few minutes, and fell asleep on his arms" (Dickens 74). This shows how he ends most of his nights.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104152 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104153 Sydney Carton is seen as an unintelligent drunkard by most characters throughout the story. Even though Striver knows that Carton is very intelligent, he treats him poorly by calling him "an insensible dog" (Dickens 121).]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104153 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104155 After Charles Darnay's trial, Mr. Lorry and him are talking when Sydney Carton interrupts. Mr. Lorry responds to him by saying, " I really don’t know what you have to do with the matter" (71), showing that he has no respect for Carton.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104155 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104159 Sydney Carton's strength is his intellect as it is what makes him money from Striver. Another strength is his love for Lucie as it is what keeps him going throughout his life and makes him a better person.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104159 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104160 It is shown throughout the book that Sydney Carton's weakness is alcohol but also being very unconfident. He is constantly talked down to and he beats himself up about everything.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104160 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104162 In chapter 5, Stryver tells Carton that "your way is, and always will be, the lame way" (Dickens 91). This explains that Stryver has no respect for Carton and treats him poorly.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104162 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104164 During Carton's childhood, in school he would "[do] exercises for other boys, and seldom did [his] own" (Dickens 91). This shows that Carton still acts the way he did in school as a child.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104164 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104166 Sydney Carton continues to work in the shadow of Striver even though he is much smarter. When asked why Striver is so successful, Carton replies by saying that it is "partly through paying me to help you, I suppose" (Dickens 78).]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104166 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104167 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104167 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104169 In Charles Dickens writing, he states that Charles Darnay is "well-grown and well-looking, with a sunburnt cheek
and a dark eye" (Dickens 64). ]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104169 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104171 Charles Darnay talks to Dr. Manette about Lucie when he is interrupted by Dr. Manette saying that he does not like the way he is speaking about his daughter. In response to this, Darnay says that "It is a tone of fervent admiration, true homage, and deep love" in which he speaks about Lucie. This shows that people can misinterpret Charles Darnay's tone of voice as arrogant or prideful.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104171 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104173 After recieving the letter from Gabelle, Charles Darnay tells Mr. Lorry that he will go to France to respond verbally. When Mr Lorry asks if it will be dangerous, Darnay responds by saying, "Not at all. Though it is to a prisoner in the Abbaye" (Dicken 213).]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104173 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104175 When speaking with Sydney Carton at the tavern, Charles Darnay says that Carton "might have used [his] talents better" (Dickens 74) which shows that he knows Carton is smarter than he seems.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104175 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104177 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104177 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104178 Charles Darnay believes that he is very important and that his voice has to be heard. This is a weakness because he believes that the revolutionaries will allow him to save Gabelle from the bastille. This leads him to get captured and have Sydney Carton be executed for him. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104178 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104180 Charles Darnay's strength is that he is able to stay calm and collected under pressure. This is helpful during trials in which he is faced with death as the revolutionaries may see nervousness as a sign of guilt.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104180 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104182 Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay look very similar. They look so much alike that they are able to fool the revolutionaries for Darnay's execution.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104182 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104184 Both Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay love Lucie Not only do they love her, but they both also want to take her hand in marriage.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104184 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104186 Both Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay are hiding something about themselves from their friends.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104186 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104187 Although they look very similar, the differences between Carton and Darnay are very obvious. Sydney Carton is always drunk, has no manners, and constantly beats himself up. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104187 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104190 While Charles Darnay asks Lucie's father, Dr. Manette, about marrying Lucie, Carton talks to her directly about it. When doing so, he keeps saying how he will only be a detriment to her life and how terrible of a person he is.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104190 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104192 Sydney Carton is hiding that he is actually very smart. He does this by constantly drinking as well as working in Stryver's shadow to hide himself.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104192 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104194 Although they look very similar, the differences between Carton and Darnay are very obvious. Charles Darnay is always calm, collected, and polite. This is shown throughout the book in the way he treats the Manettes and how he acts at all of his trials.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104194 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104198 Charles Darnay is hiding the fact that he is acually an Evremonde from his friends. He does this by giving away all of his property, moving to England, and changing his name.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104198 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104200 While Sydney Carton talks to Lucie about marriage, Darnay goes to her father. This is much more respectful of her family as he wants to make sure Dr. Manette is okay with him marrying his daughter.]]> 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104200 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104201 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104201 elliottshambora https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104202 2021-05-04 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/elliottshambora/me6t8jk25adbs6y3/wish/1491104202