Tale of Two Cities Analys
Government has been an essential part to any civilization for
as long as human kind has existed. People who disagree with the
government have also existed for just as long. Whether the the
government was so simple that the leader was the strongest in
the tribe, or whether the government was so complex that it
involved thousands of people to make one decision, it always
was challenged and eventually changed. The means of change are
quite diverse. Assassination, protests, war, petitions, and
more are amongst the large list of means for governmental
reform. Revolution has also been a frequent method to try to
achieve the desired change. Revolutions have made profound
impacts in history, for both the better and for the worse.
Charles Dickens is among those who believe revolution is not a
efficient means for change of government, or social reform. His
classic novel, A Tale Of Two Cities, clearly and profoundly
shows the negative impacts of revolting against the government,
to the ! reader. He also shows the reader that there is a
better way to improve the government. That better way is illustrated
through Sydney Carton. He not only becomes an unexpected hero in A Tale
Of Two Cities, but he also symbolizes Charles Dickens solution to
achieving social reform.
Sydney Carton first entered the story as a lonely man.
Appearing rather insecure and having low self esteem, his role
in the story was unknown to the reader. He seemed to only be
focused on helping others. One late night with his colleague,
Mr. Stryver, Cartons basically pathetic demeanor was
confronted, ^Carton, addressed his friend... ^your way is, and
always was, a lame way. You summon no energy and purpose.
(Dickens, A Tale Of Two Cities, 95). Then later that night ,
Climbing into a high chamber in a well of houses, he threw
himself down in his clothes on a neglected bed, and its pillow
was wet with wasted tears (97). Both a...