A character in A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
A brilliant but dissipated English barrister who works as Stryver's 'jackal,' drinking away his gifts; he loves Lucie hopelessly and ultimately trades his life for Darnay's at the guillotine.
Also known as: Sydney, Carton, the jackal, Mr. Carton
Inside the story
Sydney Carton is a brilliant but dissipated English barrister who does the hard work behind Stryver’s courtroom successes as his “jackal.” He has squandered much of his promise through drink and carries a hopeless love for Lucie Manette, whose kindness contrasts with his bleak view of himself.
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