At each time in his life, Sydney carton shows various personality traits in which some, abolishing and conquering was the only way to alternate these traits, however others were useful throughout his prosperous journey. Drowning his sorrows with alcohol, acting crude to the people around, and not having any care for the people around him proves sydneys character to be complex and cruel. Nevertheless, later on, by becoming kind and sacrificing his life for the ones he loves shows Sydney's attained growth in his life, and his journey of prosperous change. Wistfully, Sydney carton, shows his first challenge of feeling worthless and depressed throughout his life. This is a major issue for Carton because it fills him with sorrow about his life;
