Charles Darnay

Through out the novel A Tale of Two Cities Charles Darnay is characterized with many different traits that shape his character. In chapters nine and ten Charles is portrayed to be a caring, honest, and intelligent these aren't the only traits that Darnay possesses. When Darnay is talking to his uncle he shows that he is loving and has a kind heart for people. This is demonstrated in the conversation between the two because Darnay's uncle wants to leave all of his riches to Charles when he passes but, Charles Darnay would like to give it to the less fortunate to hopefully help them out of poverty. Darnay believes that the poor deserve and need it more than he does and doesn't want to take his uncle's riches. For example Darnay says," If it ever becomes mine, it shall be put into some hands better qualified to free it slowly"(Dickens 95). The context of these lines prove that even though Charles Darnay was accused of a crime doesn't mean he isn't kind or loving to others. Also it is shown that Charles is honest when he is talking to Dr. Manette about having Lucie's hand in marriage. After Dr. Manette says that he approves of his daughter being with Darnay, Charles Darnay tries to be honest with Dr. Manette. He tells him that he isn't the same person that he has always said he is and Dr. Manette dismisses Charles and tells him to stop and not say anymore. Even though Charles is cut off he is still trying to be honest with Lucie's father because he really loves her. Although Charles Darnay seems to be a good man he still seems to have a mysterious side to his personality.