Sidney Carton: Character Analysis

10th World Literature, Gifted Mrs. Walls Sidney Carton: Character Analysis What is a Character Analysis? A character analysis is merely a way to delve deeper into a character's motives, emotions, and actions. Take a character and dissect who they are. Why do you think they act the way they do? What motivates/drives them? Why can people relate to the character? Are they good, bad, or somewhere in between? Try to take the general character and focus on specific events, decisions, or circumstances. Be sure to cite specific pages (using parenthetical citations), for any quotes or references to the novel.

Directions: Complete the following on the back and then write a paragraph below analyzing the character of Sidney Carton based on your reading. Use very specific examples with a strong explanation of why this example is important and what it shows the reader. Why does Dickens use these words and examples to describe Sidney Carton? What details does Dickens create in the story to give a detailed picture of this character? Character: Support/ Important Quotes What this example shows the reader? WHY does Dickens CHOOSE to use these words or images? Character’s Words

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