In the novel, A Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton and Stryver and both lawyers and family friends of the Manettes and are foils each other. Sydney and Stryver have both similarities and differences, including their love for Lucie Manette, work ethic, and self-worth. One of the most obvious similarities between Carton and Stryver is their interest in Lucie Manette. However, they both take very different approaches in how to deal with their emotions. Carton avoids telling anyone and goes directly to Lucie and professes his love to her. Throughout his speech, however, he repeats to her that she could never marry him, but is thankful to her for resurrecting life in him once again. Stryver takes the opposite approach and never tells Lucie, instead,
