Sydney Caron: A True Hero In A Tale Of Two Cities

One of the world’s most beloved human being, Jesus Christ, is a savior and a human whom many people worship. This dominant figure showed his love for the world by saving humans from death and bringing people back to life. In the beginning of Christ’s ministry, people did not believe in Him or His purpose. In comparison, Sydney Carton wanting the best for Lucie; sacrifices himself for Lucie and Charles Darnay. Sydney transforms his life from drinking excessively to a person in likeness of Christ, becoming everyone’s hero in the end of Charles Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities. This novel presents a character who has many similar characteristics Jesus, making Sydney Carton a redeemer as well. Like Christ, Sydney Carton shows similar characteristics such as: wanting the best for Lucie, getting into trouble for a gluttonous activity such as drinking and therefore
Similarly, Carton wants the best for Lucie and her family, goes through a period of dislike from his community because of his drinking, and ultimately sacrifices his life for the Darnay’s. Not only do Jesus and Carton resemble each other, they also resemble the humble people of the world. These men sacrificed everything they had. Many people admired Jesus but others feared him because they did not want to be executed or exiled from their communities, just as many people feared Carton because they did not want to be negatively associated with him. These strong men fought for what they wanted, knowing that the outcome would eventually lead to their death. Jesus Christ could have succumbed to the Romans and denied his identity or stopped performing miracles, just like Carton could have undone his promise to Lucy and let Charles Darnay die. Both men knew the outcome and still went along with their promises, in hopes of better lives for the world to