Characters of A tale of Two Cities/Art of characterization

The characters of A Tale of Two Cities written by Charles Dickens are explained very well along with pictures.

1. Art of Characterization In Novel “A Tale of Two Cities” By Charles Dickens

2. Introduction Definition: Characterization is an art, technique, method or process of forming and portraying a character in any literary piece . Key Features Dickens excellent in characterization and occupy the position next to Shakespeare. Characters are new and unique. Brought through the imagination but represents society. Mouth piece of poor labour class. Criticized aristocratic class. Carton and Darany are doppelgangers. [email protected] 2

3. Symbolism by characters Lucie stand for Beauty and Innocence. Dr. Mannette stands for Suffering, endeavor, tortures. Sydney Carton stands for selflessness & Sacrifice. Jarvis Lorry stands for social service & humanity. Jerry cruncher stands for corruption. Miss Pross stands for Love, affectionate and tenderness. Mr. Defarge stands for faithfulness & loyality. Madam Defarge stands for evil, hatred, revolution . [email protected] 3

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5. 1. Sydney Carton Personality Features English barrister, alcoholic, insolent and indifferent. Loves Lucie Manette. Christ like self-sacrifice. Dynamic Character. Firstly appeared as lazy, existence as supreme waste. Cares for nothing. Secondly appeared as cares for lucie, supreme sacrifice Death provided themes of redemption and resurrection. Criticism over Carton’s final act. [email protected] 5

6. 2. Lucie Manette Personality Features Daughter of Dr. Alexander Manette Ideal V ictorian lady Loved by both Carton and Darnay Golden Thread Hold families together Has the power to transform who are around her [email protected] 6

7. 3. Charles Darnay Personality Features A young French noble of the Evrémonde family. Taken on the name “Darnay” Left France for England Married Lucie Manette [email protected] 7

8. 4. Dr. Alexander Manette Personality Features Lucie’s Father kept as prisoner in the Bastille for eighteen years Lost Mental balance in prison [email protected] 8

9. 5. Ernest Defarge Personality Features Owner of a French wine shop husband of Madame Defarge servant to Dr. Manette as a youth Key revolutionary leader [email protected] 9

10. 6. Madame Defarge Personality Features A vengeful female revolutionary Arguably the novel's antagonist. [email protected] 10

11. 7. The Vengeance Personality Features A companion of Madame Defarge Referred to as her "shadow" and lieutenant Revolutionary zealot [email protected] 11

12. 8. Jarvis Lorry Personality Features An elderly manager at Tellson's A dear friend of Dr. Manette . Shepherds the family out of Paris after the Doctor’s release from prison and during the Revolution. [email protected] 12

13. 9. Miss Pross Personality Features Lucie Manette's governess Fiercely loyal to Lucie and to England. [email protected] 13

14. 10. The Marquis St. Evrémonde Personality Features Aristocrat Cruel uncle of Charles Darnay . [email protected] 14

15. 11. John Barsad Personality Features Real name Solomon Pross A spy for Britain who later becomes a spy for France He is the long-lost brother of Miss Pross. [email protected] 15

16. 12. Jerry Cruncher Personality Features Porter and messenger for Tellson's Bank Secret "Resurrection Man" (body-snatcher) [email protected] 16

17. 13. Mr. Stryver Personality Features Mis-perception that Stryver's full name is “C . J. Stryver” , whereas C.J means “Chief Justice” Arrogant and ambitious barrister , senior to Sydney Carton Proves Charles Darnay’s innocence in London Aspires briefly to marry Lucie [email protected] 17

18. 14. The Seamstress Personality Features A young woman caught up in The Terror She precedes Sydney Carton, who comforts her, to the guillotine. [email protected] 18

19. 15. Gabelle Personality Features Postmaster imprisoned by the revolutionaries His letter brings Darnay to France. [email protected] 19

20. 16. Gaspard Personality Features Man whose son gets run over by the Monseigneur. He then kills the Monseigneur and goes into hiding for a year. He eventually gets found, arrested, and executed. [email protected] 20