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Charles Darnay- Charles Darnay is the hero archetype throughout the story. He continually does the right thing and he has very noble actions. He refuses his family name because he believes they are cruel and is willing to do anything to help rescue people in need. "This property and France are lost to me. I renounce them." (Dickens, 116) Charles is ashamed of his family’s actions and refuses to be a part of that family because of it. This shows his hero quality in that he stands against evil.
Lucie Manette- Lucie is seen as the nurturer archetype in the story. She has very compassionate and innocent actions. "No, Mr. Carton. I am sure that the best part of it might still be; I am sure that you might be much, much worthier of yourself" (Dickens, 142). She helps Sydney Carton in the story to believe in himself and try to make him a better person because she can see the good in him.
Sydney Carton- Sydney Carton has the evil figure that truly has a good heart archetype. Although he is not a true villain, he feels he has no future for himself and is basically a bum. He is the most dynamic character in the story and throughout you can see him evolve. "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known” (Dickens, 360) In the end he comes through for Lucie and Charles and commits an extremely noble act by sacrificing himself.
Doctor Manette- He has the father archetype in the story. From the time regains his sanity he proves to be a loving father to not only Lucie but to others who helped him (like Charles). "I have a charmed life in this city. I have been a Bastille prisoner" (Dickens, 249). He shows a more encouraging personality and helps characters throughout the story.
Madame Defarge- She possesses the devil figure archetype. Her role in the story consists of her keeping records of who she believes must die. She is pure evil and blood thirsty. "Tell wind and fire where to stop,

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