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1、试析双城记中卡顿的悲剧【关键词】西德尼?卡顿；查尔斯?狄更斯；双城记；悲剧I. IntroductionSydney Carton is not the leading character of A Tale of Two Cities. The love story among Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton is a main thread of the whole novel. Dickens chooses Sydney Carton as the embodiment of ideal personality, and
2、the development of Cartons character symbolizes the writers view, especially shows us his deep consideration of human power.I appreciate Cartons sacrificial spirit and fraternity. But his attitude towards his own life is not advisable. Sydneys love for Lucie changed him greatly, and allows him to be
3、come a better person. Sydney Cartons final action of sacrificing himself shows courage, honor, and a heart of love for Lucie, as well as for Charles Darnay. His death is not an emotional response, but a deliberate, carefully reasoned action. Sydney Carton drastically changes his life and becomes a n
4、ew man, which allows him to die with a clear conscience.To have a full analysis of him, we shall know that Sydney Carton is not the man he initially appears to be. His personality totally changes throughout the novel to become a very selfless, caring person. Sydney Carton is the most successful char
5、acter in A Tale of Two Cities which is created by Charles Dickens.II. An Introduction to Charles Dickens and A Tale of Two CitiesA. An Introduction to Charles DickensCharles Dickens is the representative writer of English Critical Realism Literature. He is the author of many literary works, and all
6、of his works show that he is a humanist and his ideas of humanism based on the Bible. Humanism is fully reflected in his works. Dickens realizes that the real society limits and kills the natural humanity. But he is an optimist. He believes that human nature is good, and it will be free from fetters
7、. He firmly adheres to this belief.In the nineteenth century, literature was a way to share peoples ideas. Dickens takes full advantage of it. The thought of Dickens novel is rich and multiple. There are three basic aspects. The first aspect is the criticism to the English capitalism society in Vict
8、oria times. The second is the advocating of ethic and morality. The third is the deep and extensive research on humanity. The three aspects all show the authors humanism ideas. Humanity is Dickens humanism base and springboard, morality is its main content, and the critic commentary to society is th
9、e result of Dickens observation and thinking of the society.Dickens advocates the reform of the society. At the same time, he is afraid of the violence of the revolution. He shows sympathy to those who are in the bottom class and criticizes the selfish and cruel of the feudalism nobles. Dickens nove
10、ls have a strong social attraction. Humor, satirize and exaggeration are his main artistic methods. In his novels, the characters are vivid, the language is full of humor and the plots can attract people in all classes of the society. His literary works have a high place in the world literary histor
11、y and are read by peoples all around the world now.B. An Introduction to A Tale of Two CitiesMost of Charles Dickens novels are written about the lives of his times. But there are also novels written on the basis of history. The most representative one is A Tale of Two Cities. This novel was written
12、 in 1859 when Charles Dickens writing was in a prosperity period. It deals with the social issues, and is influential in bringing about changes to the society. This novel is the best one of showing both Dickens advancement and limitation of his thought. It also represents Dickens achievement in lite
13、rature.The purpose of this novel is to awaken people. Dickens writes the novel from the fraternity stand. He criticizes the French Revolution of wanton slaughter of innocent people. The story of this novel takes place in two cities: Paris and London, so it is named A Tale of Two Cities. Dickens crea
14、tes many kinds of characters in this novel. Among these characters, Sydney Carton, the embodiment of mercy and kindness, is an altruist, and he is also the highest representation of Dickens humanism ideas. Dickens writes a shocking tragedy and makes Sydney Carton, his cynical and charming hero, one
15、of his strongest and most sympathetic characters.A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most tragic tints of the later life of Dickens. It includes everything: courtroom drama, mystery, love, espionage, adventure, humor, tragedy, etc. Its a book that truly transports you to another period, one of most t
16、errible, frightening, idealistic and noble period in history.III. Reflections of Sydney Cartons Tragedy Sydney Carton is the most tragic character in A Tale of Two Cities. His whole lifetime is just a tragedy. It is mainly reflected in three aspects: His love for Lucie, his career and his life.A. Sydney Cartons Love for LucieCartons deep love for Lucie Manette changes his life completely. Sydney Carton is a young and handsom
