The novel A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens involves many instances of adversity that the characters are to face. The different characters in this novel each react differently to adversity within their lives. With this, Dickens’ characters react in ways that show more into their personalities and lives, either showing the best or worse side of themselves when faced with such turmoil and difficulty. Dr. Manette as a character, as well as his behaviors, exemplify the idea that individuals show the best side of themselves when faced with adversity due to the way that he continues to help his family, devotes so much effort to the causes of others, and his ability to put his past behind him. Dr. Manette and his behaviors first exemplify
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Manette’s behaviors further exemplify the idea that individuals show the best side of themselves when faced with adversity because of how he shows his devotion to others in difficulty. For example, Charles Darnay is taken to trial for the second time in France on the basis of newly found evidence in a letter that Manette wrote that stated that he renounced the Evrémonde family, Charles’ family. After Charles Darnay is found guilty from Manette renouncing Charles’ family, Dr. Manette feels as if it is obligatory for him to continue to help Darnay. Manette uses his status in the revolution as a figurehead to visit the prions as a doctor to help the prisoners. Manette, in this sense, protects Darnay and keeps him alive more due to his status. Manette is also able to provide information to Lucie and can tell more of what is happening. In the adversity of having his daughter’s husband imprisoned based on something that he wrote, Manette continued to show his devotion to others in trying to help in whatever way possible. Manette wanted to rectify what had happened, and he felt remorse and guilt for what he did. For this reason, Manette is not being selfish and risks his position as being respected in the revolution, showing how he showing the better side of
Manette’s behaviors further exemplify the idea that individuals show the best side of themselves when faced with adversity because of how he shows his devotion to others in difficulty. For example, Charles Darnay is taken to trial for the second time in France on the basis of newly found evidence in a letter that Manette wrote that stated that he renounced the Evrémonde family, Charles’ family. After Charles Darnay is found guilty from Manette renouncing Charles’ family, Dr. Manette feels as if it is obligatory for him to continue to help Darnay. Manette uses his status in the revolution as a figurehead to visit the prions as a doctor to help the prisoners. Manette, in this sense, protects Darnay and keeps him alive more due to his status. Manette is also able to provide information to Lucie and can tell more of what is happening. In the adversity of having his daughter’s husband imprisoned based on something that he wrote, Manette continued to show his devotion to others in trying to help in whatever way possible. Manette wanted to rectify what had happened, and he felt remorse and guilt for what he did. For this reason, Manette is not being selfish and risks his position as being respected in the revolution, showing how he showing the better side of