C. J. Stryver- Lawyer A Case Study by Ryan Lee, Noah Kim, Ved Bhoot, and Brian Laus
Who is he? “Why, no, thank you; this is a private visit to yourself, Mr. Lorry; I have come or a private word...I am going to make an offer of myself in marriage to your agreeable little friend, Miss Manette, Mr. Lorry.”(Dickens )
Function -Irony in the Justice System -The path to success is dirtied with sin -Those in charge of discovering the truth have hidden and transformed it themselves -Claims credit for all of Carton’s work -Thinks money can solve everything
Symbol The Leech -He thrives off of the successful efforts of others, using Carton to solve his cases for him
Who is he like? (Allusion) The Joker from The Dark Knight Rises -Uses others as pawns to get what he wants without getting his hands dirty -Thinks he has a right to everything
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Dr. Manette
Who is he? Quote: “The door of the Doctor’s room opened, and he came out with Charles Darnay. He was so deadly pale -- which had not been the case when they went in together -- that no vestige of colour was to be seen in his face.” (199)
Function - Suspense due to mysterious behavior and secrecy - Importance for the revolt that is stirring up - unclear of his real job/purpose til later - His chap 1 code words between Lorry - Miss pross is watching him - Charles tells Lorry to keep watch of him - Always attended to
Symbol Uranium -Unstable and decays when triggered (Lucie) -can be controlled -potential energy
Who is he like? (Allusion) Robert Fischer from Inception - due to lack of love becomes unstable -seeks the love at all cost -potential company power
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