Charles Darnay Quotes
Josiah Poole
2015-06-18
Character analysis
Kidwell, 12th
Charles Darnay analysis
Evidence:
"'This property and France are lost to me, ' said the nephew sadly; 'I renounce them'" (Chapter 9). This quote indirectly talks Charles Darnay, since it describes one of his decisions. Darnay made the choice to give up his French name and association with his French family because he believes that the family has done wrong and wants nothing to do with it. He changes his name from Evermonde to Darnay in order to hide his French heritage. He later tells the truth to Lucie’s father which is not a good decision because his father and uncle imprisoned Lucie’s father falsely. This shows that Charles is a caring and responsible gentleman who does not only care for money and power because when he gave up his name he was giving up a lavish lifestyle and lots of money. The welfare of the people is more important to him, and he does not want to be associated with a family that has caused them so much harm. In a way this may show slight cowardness in Charles. Yes the name is associated badly but why not show that there is good in the name too. He could have used the money to help others and show that he was willing to pay for his relative’s mistakes yet he hides and wants nothing to do with it. He ran from the problem.
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We cannot feel so guilty that we make foolish decisions that can cause harm to other in the future. We each have the potential to be something different and a simple name should not define who we think of people or how the person views themselves. We all have the ability to change for the greater good. We also can see that we don’t need money and a luxurious lifestyle to be happy when so many people are middle or poor class. We should always be willing to help and lend a hand to others, especially as
2015-06-18
Character analysis
Kidwell, 12th
Charles Darnay analysis
Evidence:
"'This property and France are lost to me, ' said the nephew sadly; 'I renounce them'" (Chapter 9). This quote indirectly talks Charles Darnay, since it describes one of his decisions. Darnay made the choice to give up his French name and association with his French family because he believes that the family has done wrong and wants nothing to do with it. He changes his name from Evermonde to Darnay in order to hide his French heritage. He later tells the truth to Lucie’s father which is not a good decision because his father and uncle imprisoned Lucie’s father falsely. This shows that Charles is a caring and responsible gentleman who does not only care for money and power because when he gave up his name he was giving up a lavish lifestyle and lots of money. The welfare of the people is more important to him, and he does not want to be associated with a family that has caused them so much harm. In a way this may show slight cowardness in Charles. Yes the name is associated badly but why not show that there is good in the name too. He could have used the money to help others and show that he was willing to pay for his relative’s mistakes yet he hides and wants nothing to do with it. He ran from the problem.
"I am only looking to …show more content…
We cannot feel so guilty that we make foolish decisions that can cause harm to other in the future. We each have the potential to be something different and a simple name should not define who we think of people or how the person views themselves. We all have the ability to change for the greater good. We also can see that we don’t need money and a luxurious lifestyle to be happy when so many people are middle or poor class. We should always be willing to help and lend a hand to others, especially as