https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb Within the characters of Sydney Carton adn 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 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC 2021-05-25 18:20:54 UTC hello@padlet.com gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930162 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930162 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930169 After Charles has left from drinking with Sydney, Sydney begins to talk to himself saying "'there is nothing in you to like; you know that'" proving that he feels like he is a terrible, unlikeable person (Dickens 74).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930169 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930170 While talking to Miss Mannette about his love for her he says he has always felt himself 'to be quite undeserving" however, that he "[has] still the weakness" to know her (Dickens 132). This helps us understand the love and compassion he has in his heart for Miss Mannette are strong.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930170 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930173 While Sydney is waiting and excepting his fate to be executed by the guillotine, he expresses “It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done" (Dickens 330). His last, but probably most meaningful words.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930173 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930174 When the Charles Darnay's case was going on, we meet Sydney Carton who is described physically with a "torn gown half off him, [and an] untidy wig" implying he doesn't care to look professional (Dickens 66).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930174 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930176 After Charles is taken for the third time, Lucie faints. Sydney then lovingly "took her up" and "laid her down on a couch" showing that there is a sweet and caring side to Sydney after all (Dickens 294).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930176 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930177 While Jerry is inspecting all the people included in the court case, he notices Carton. A man next to Jerry then asks, "'What's he got to do with the case?'" implying that Carton is useless and shouldn't be there (Dickens 64).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930177 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930179 There are many different things with different intentions that characters say to Carton. Lucie shows her kindness to him when she says "'if it would make you happier, it would make me very glad!'" (Dickens 131). However, Stryver shows his blunt and rude personality when he says, "'You summon no energy and purpose'" to Carton (Dickens 78).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930179 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930181 Even though Sydney is quiet a "slovenly" and "debauched" man, he is a man with "good abilities and good emotions" making that a strength when going through the court case papers (Dickens 65, 79).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930181 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930183 Although Sydney has great skills, he is "incapable of their direct exercise" making that a weakness of his since he doesn't use those skills for his own benefit (Dickens 79).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930183 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930184 Sydney and Stryver are "great all[ies]" to each other even though Sydney may be the "idlest and most unpromising of men," proving that their relationship seemed to be unlikely (Dickens 75).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930184 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930186 Sydney's childhood of always giving "no energy and purpose" predicted his future where Stryver was "always driving and riving" and Sydney the Jackal was left in "rust and repose" (Dickens 78).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930186 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930187 Sydney feels that before, during, and after school, things were that Stryver had "fallen into [his] rank, and [Sydney] fallen into [his]" and since then, Sydney feels like he has "no chance for [his] life" so he gave up trying (Dickens 78). That stereotype of Stryver always being better than him is holding him back. ]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930187 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930189 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930189 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930190 In our introduction to Charles Darnay, he is described as "a young man of about five-and-twenty, well-grown and well-looking, with a sunburnt cheek and a dark eye" (Dickens 55).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930190 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930198 While at Doctor Mannettes's home, Charles shows his respect for him when he says, "“Your confidence in me ought to be returned with full confidence on my part" (Dickens 119).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930198 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930201 After being saved from the guillotine the first time, Charles expresses his thanks to Doctor Manette by saying to Lucie "No other man in all this France could have done what he has done for me" (Dickens 252).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930201 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930202 While drinking with Sydney, Charles tells him that "[he] might have used [his] talents better' showing that he recognizes the sadness of Sydney's situation (Dickens 74).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930202 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930203 After Charles had left from drinking with Carton, he says about Charles that "[he] hate[s] the fellow" showing that he was talking badly about Charles.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930203 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930204 One of Charles's biggest weaknesses is that he is "the nephew of Monsieur the Marquis" (Dickens 161). This is a weakness because he has to keep that secret from his wife, Lucie, since the Monsieur isn't a good man.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930204 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930205 While Charles is introduced, we noticed that he is "quite self-possessed" and has a "soul... stronger than the sun" which show some of his strengths (Dickens 55).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930205 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930206 Both Sydney and Charles realize that they love Lucie. They also both confess their love of her to somebody.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930206 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930207 Even with their personalities being very different, physically "they were so alike" with their "strong resemblance" of each other (Dickens 67).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930207 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930208 Sydney and Charles have drank together. However, they have different ways that they consume alcohol.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930208 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930209 When Sydney confesses his love of Lucie, he confesses to her in person. He didn't care to talk to or ask her father, which would've been the tradition and professional way.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930209 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930211 Sydney, even when in a court case, shows how he is very unprofessional when he "screwed [the paper] up, and tossed it" and also since his "whole attention... was concentrated on the ceiling of the court" (Dickens 54, 65).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930211 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930213 When Sydney drinks alcohol, he doesn't have a limit. He consumes until he feels nothing.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930213 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930214 When Charles confesses his love for Lucie, he does to her father. He chose to ask for his consent and blessing, which is the traditional and professional way to do it.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930214 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930215 When Charles drinks, he is controlled. He doesn't drink so much that he can't control himself.]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930215 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930216 During the court case, Charles was "quite self-possessed, [and] bowed to the Judge" showing that he is very professional and respectful (Dickens 55).]]> 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930216 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930217 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930217 gracieyoung1 https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930219 2021-05-03 16:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gracieyoung1/pedbbhlhlspd7vhb/wish/1485930219