https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn 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 18:17:43 UTC 2025-10-18 23:23:43 UTC hello@padlet.com reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097647 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097647 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097650 When Stryver tells Carton that Carton had met him later than usual, Carton casually claims that he met Stryver at the usual time, or that he may have met him just "a quarter of an hour later", which shows how little he cares about being late (Dickens 89).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097650 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097651 In the middle of a discussion about Carton's mentality, Stryver asks the other man why he would always do work for others, but never for himself. Carton puts little thought into the question before causally saying that he supposes it was always his way, and that only "God knows" (Dickens 91).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097651 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097653 During an argument with Stryver, Carton claims that he "knows better how to be agreeable" when it came to women, and that he is better with women than Stryver (Dickens 139).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097653 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097654 When Carton was described in the court case, it seemed that he was very untidy, with his robe thrown on and "his untidy wig" quickly placed on his head (Dickens 77).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097654 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097657 Sydney Carton had mainly stayed in the background of the court case, with nobody making "any acknowledgement of [his] part in the day's proceedings" (Dickens 84). After the case, Carton made a move to talk to Mr. Lorry and Mr. Darnay by "silently stroll[ing] out after the rest," (Dickens 84), which showed that he preferred to go about his business in a more passive way. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097657 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097660 Even though Carton is doing Stryver's legal work for him, Stryver insults him, talking about him as though he was an "old seesaw", and that he was "up one minute and down the next" (Dickens 91)]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097660 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097661 People, such as Stryver, do not speak kindly to Sydney Carton. While Carton was working on Stryver's legal work for him, Stryver took to insulting the man, calling him lame and telling him that he "summon[s] no energy and purpose" (Dickens 91). ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097661 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097663 Although he has no motivation to put in effort to see his own self succeed, Carton is very smart, and often would spend time helping Stryver with his legal work. He was often caught "so deep in his task" that he was unaware of the things going on around him (Dickens 90). ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097663 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097665 Stryver, who was of the most "idlest and unpromising of men", often spent more time drinking and wallowing in his sorrow than working (Dickens 89).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097665 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097667 Sydney Carton shadowed Stryver in their work, as he was very intelligent and helpful, but refused to take the steps to be in the spotlight. He was an incredible worker, but did not have the confidence and attitude that Stryver had, and, in that way, would "[render] suit and serves to Stryver in that humble capacity]" (Dickens 89).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097667 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097668 In his current position, Sydney was putting in a lot of effort that helped to make Stryver successful, but did not persevere in that same way to make himself successful. He connected this realization to his childhood, where he " 'did excersizes for the other boys, and seldom did [his] own' " (Dickens 91), showing that his actions in his past set him up to act the same in his present. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097668 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097670 Throughout the length of his life, Sydney had never been very confident in his own self, and was struggling with his mentality and depression. Whenever Stryver spoke to him despairingly, Sydney allowed it, as he believed that Stryver was incapable of influencing "his own help and his own happiness" (Dickens 93). This is holding him back from succeeding, as his mental state is very weakened, and he is not confident or passionate in what he does. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097670 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097671 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097671 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097672 Charles Darnay was first introduced in his court case, where everyone gathered around to look at him. When they caught a glimpse of him, they saw that he was a young grown man with dark hair and "a sun-burnt cheek and a dark eye" (Dickens 64). ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097672 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097676 When Charles Darnay was trying to convince Dr. Manette to let him marry Lucie, he asks for compassion and for Dr. Manette to understand where he is coming from. To do this, he reminds Dr. Manette of his late wife, and asking Dr. Manette to "let [Dr. Manette's] old love speak for [him]" (Dickens 132).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097676 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097678 While proclaiming his love for Lucie to her father, Darnay said that if "there were love in the world", then he loves her (Dickens 132).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097678 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097680 In a confrontation with his uncle, Darnay accuses his uncle of "[giving] a more suspicious appearance]" to the suspicion that already surrounded him and overwhelmed him (Dickens 122).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097680 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097682 During the court case, when Miss Manette was called up to the stand, she stated that she didn't hope to "bring harm to-day", which shows how she thought he was a really nice person (Dickens 73). ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097682 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097684 When Charles Darnay set off for Paris, everyone was wary of the idea, as aristocrats were not being treated well, and they yelled at him that he was a "cursed arisocrat" (Dickens 247). If Darnay had not been as oblivious to the situation in France, he would have not had to deal with these insults, and all of the events to follow. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097684 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097685 When Charles Darnay went to ask Dr. Manette for permission to marry Lucie, he made sure that Dr. Manette knew his exact intentions, and that he did not plan on separating Manette from his daughter. Darnay expressed his belief that the relationship between Lucie and her father was "so touching", which shows how respectful and polite he is (133).]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097685 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097690 One similarity between the two men is that they are both infatuated with Lucie, and both make moves to court her. Although the ways that they go about this are very different, the similarity lies in their shared love for the girl. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097690 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097692 To prove the opposing side of the court that they were wrong, and that Charles Darnay was innocent of his accused crimes, Sydney Carton stood by the man, where the people were surprised to see that the two "were sufficiently like each other" (Dickens 76) in their looks, despite their many differences in character. They looked similar, which caused the witness that was accusing Charles Darnay to become confused.]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097692 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097693 Even though Carton and Darnay have different economic statuses, they are both good people and want to help others. Carton helps Stryver with Stryver's work, and Darnay is polite and helpful to Dr. Manette.  ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097693 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097694 When Sydney Carton goes to tell Lucie he is in love with her, he does it in a different way than Charles Darnay had done it. The entire time he is confessing his love, he is taking pity on himself, and using self-deprecating words in what seemed to be an attempt to get her to feel bad for her. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097694 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097698 Sydney Carton, unlike Charles Darnay, is not very confident, and lacks in self-esteem. After a night of drinking and working with Stryver, he envisions a life where he steps up to the spotlight and is powerful with more money, but the vision quickly fades. He heads home upset, and let his sadness "eat him away" (Dickens 93). ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097698 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097700 Even though Carton works as a lawyer, and is always helping Stryver do his work, he does not have a lot of money, and does not present himself well. He did not come from an extremely rich family. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097700 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097703 Instead of confessing his love straight to Lucie herself, Charles Darnay first asks Dr. Manette for permission to court her and perhaps marry her. He is confident and reasonable, and his respect for her and her family is shown through his action of asking Dr. Manette before asking her. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097703 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097705 Charles Darnay, even during his court case in the first few chapters, is a very well put together and well presented man. Unlike Carton, he did grow up in wealth, and has a lot of money. ]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097705 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097707 Unlike Sydney Carton, Charles Darnay strives to lower his position on the social and economic hierarchy. When talking to his uncle about his wealthy and fufilled lifestyle, he says that he "would abandon it, and live otherwise and elsewhere" (Dickens 125), which shows that he wants to leave his extravagant lifestyle and step down into a lower, more humbling social class.]]> 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097707 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097709 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097709 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097712 2021-05-04 18:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1491097712 reisaveldhouse https://padlet.com/reisaveldhouse/ubgyjg96m5b7i1jn/wish/1514842697 _{^{DUE May 14B/13A
Two Green boxes, for each of the characters, Charles and Sydney
    At least one row of Similarities and Differences(2 total now)
        - you may use your own words (2-4) sentences
DUE May 20A/21B
    The four Blue Boxes, two for each character
    The final row of Similarities and Differences(3 total now)
        - you may use your own words (2-4) sentences
COMPLETE PADLET DUE: May 27
    Any boxes not complete
    Pink boxes and Green Boxes}}

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