Stryver. He meets Darnay during a court case. After the case, Carton likes and dislikes Darnay. Dickens describes Carton as a smart man, but an alcoholic and someone who hates his life. He is orphaned at a young age and believes he does not belong in this time period. He looks at Darnay and sees everything that he could have been if it were not for the circumstances that happened in his life. He complains that Darnay has a good life, is happy, and marries Lucie. Carton wants a better life. However, he still sees Darnay as a friend. Carton falls in love with Lucie, but lets Darnay marry her, knowing that Lucie and him will never be
Stryver. He meets Darnay during a court case. After the case, Carton likes and dislikes Darnay. Dickens describes Carton as a smart man, but an alcoholic and someone who hates his life. He is orphaned at a young age and believes he does not belong in this time period. He looks at Darnay and sees everything that he could have been if it were not for the circumstances that happened in his life. He complains that Darnay has a good life, is happy, and marries Lucie. Carton wants a better life. However, he still sees Darnay as a friend. Carton falls in love with Lucie, but lets Darnay marry her, knowing that Lucie and him will never be