The Transformation of Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities :: Tale Two Cities Essays

The Transformation of Sydney Carton in A Tale of both Cities In Charles Dickens novel A Tale Of Two Cities, Sydney Carton is a man of several distinct characteristics. Carton is shown originally to be a frustrated alcoholic, but then turns out to be a rattling noble and genuine man. Sydney Carton is as well shown in the novel to be somewhat youthful in his actions and thoughts. Throughout the book, Sydney Carton does not eternally act or seem like he is the age that he is. He is depicted in the novel to be middle-age, perhaps in his mid-forties, yet several times he shows some genuinely immature actions and feelings. One example is his feelings for Lucie Manette. Even after Lucie is married to Charles Darnay, whom she loves, Sydney refuses to give up his love for her. For someone in his mid-forties, this is somewhat an immature action. Had he been more(prenominal) mature, he might have forgotten about Lucie when she was married and launch someone else. Anoth er perhaps less important but in truth noticeable example is his appearance. He didnt seem to care what people really thought about him or the way he was dressed, and remained very shut up and relaxed, maybe even carefree, most of the time he was in court. This also gives Sydney Carton an immature appearance in the novel. At the beginning of the apologue and a large part of the novel, Sydney Carton is shown to be a very arrogant, frustrated man with a imbibing problem. Several times in the novel he indulged in his drinking to the point of becoming intoxicated or close to it. Many times that he is seen, he is drinking wine or has a flask of liquor in his hand. This may keep him calm or help him to remain composed in the court, but it becomes more to the point of being a necessity or habit. Also, his drinking causes him to be loose with his tongue when he is with Charles Darnay after the trial, which makes Charles violent with him. This behavior was very ill-manner ed and could have been prevented to give Sydney Carton a better appearance and attitude. Later in the novel, towards the end, Sydney seems to change his