1. Sydney Carton A Tale of Two Cities
Character Analysis
Sydney Carton
A Tale of Two Cities
Sources:
Oxford Reference
Merriam-Webster
“5 Types of Anti-Heroes” by Liz Bureman, thewritepractice.com
LitWeb: The Norton Introduction to Literary Studyspace

2. Learning Objectives Character Analysis: Sydney Carton
Character Anchor Charts
Analyze moral dilemmas of characters. ( b.5.b)
Analyze internal and external character development. ( b.5.b)
Character Analysis: Sydney Carton
Complex yet believable characters. ( b.5.b)
Relate traditional characters to modern characters. ( b.2.b)
Socratic Seminar
Reading Comprehension ( b.5)
Listening and speaking skills ( b.24,25)

3. Character Sketch – Sydney Carton
Sources of Conflict
Love for Lucie Manette
Addiction to alcohol
Lack of ambition
Resolution
Makes peace with himself
Gives up alcohol
Bold, ambition plan

4. Sydney Carton How should we categorize Sydney Carton?
Anti-hero: a main character who does not have the usual qualities of a hero.
Characteristics:
Fundamentally good
Morally ambiguous
Doesn’t care as much about collateral damage
Character development often involves conquering his own fears and coming to terms with himself.

5. Hero vs. Anti-Hero HERO ANTI-HERO Brave Timid Selfless Selfish Strong
Weak
Honest
Sarcastic
Idealistic
Realistic
Confident
Self-doubt
Excellent judgment
Unscrupulous

6. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Scarlett O’Hara, Gone With the Wind

7. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Artemis Fowl

8. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Severus Snape

9. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Iron Man/Tony Stark

10. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Wolverine

11. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Shrek

12. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Jack Sparrow

13. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Flynn Rider

14. The Anti-Hero: Examples
Sydney Carton

15. So What? Why is the anti-hero important?
More prevalent in modern books and film
Reflects the complexity of people
Not one-dimensional
More interesting
More realistic