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A Tale of Two Cities Character Sketch Sydney Carton

Description Describe Sydney Carton’s personality and physical attributes.

Conflict What is the main conflict that he faces? Is the conflict internal or external? Explain your answer and provide an example from the book.

Role

Characters fill roles within a story. They can play a major role as a central element to the story or play a supporting role. Below is a description of common types of characters.

 Protagonist – the main character. The plot revolves around him or her. The protagonist is often the hero of the story.

 Antagonist – the character who opposes the protagonist. He/she is often the villain. In some stories, the antagonist is not a person, but a force of nature, an animal, etc.

 Major – the main characters who dominate the story. They are involved in the major plot events and help shape the story.

 Minor – the characters who help tell the major character’s tale. They interact with major characters to revealing their personalities, situations, stories. They are usually static (unchanging).

 Static/Flat – a character who is unchanged throughout the story. Their personality and nature are consistent. Although they may experience physical changes, there is no internal transformation.

 Dynamic/Round – a character with depth who experiences internal change or growth. Their transformation is often a response to events or other characters. The transformation may not always dramatic or physical.

Is Carton static or dynamic? Explain your answer thoroughly with an example from the book.