Charles Darnay

    Charles Darnay from A Tale of Two Cities is intelligent, honest, and careful. These characteristics can be represented by his brain, eyes, and mouth. His personality can also be shown by the shoes on his feet and the book in his hand. He shows he is intelligent throughout the reading so far. "... And Mr. Charles Darnay was established in England as a higher teacher of the French language who was conversant with French literature" (Dickens 99). This quote is pointing to Darnay's head because his brain is why he is smart. Being a teacher requires lots of skill and intelligence so it is easy to assume Charles Darnay is very smart. Charles Darnay carrying the book also displays his intelligence. The quote mentions how he is familiar with literature. Being able to read shows a lot of intelligence in itself. Charles Darnay was also a very honest man. I displayed a quote from his mouth because honesty usually comes from talking. "I wish to tell you what that is, and why I am in England" (Dickens 104). Darnay just wants to be honest with the man that could be his father in law someday. He shows his honesty by trying to tell Dr. Manette his true name even though Dr. Manette doesn't want to hear it. I drew shoes on Darnay to represent his past of trying to escape his family name. They are an important object in his past. They symbolize him running away from his family because, shoes are needed to run. Darnay's last trait is his carefulness. In general he is careful but specifically he is very observant. Charles Darnay seems to always be noticing things. "He was quiet and attentive; watched the opening proceeding with a grave interest; and stood with his hands resting on the slab of wood before him, so composedly" (Dickens 47). This quote about Darnay shows how he is careful to notice details in the court room. He also seems to be very careful with his wording while he is talking. He shows this especially while he was talking to Dr. Manette in the previous quote. The character of Charles Darnay is careful, honest, and intelligent throughout A Tale of Two Cities.