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The Foil of Self-Interest: A Study of Dickens’ Characters

In Dickens' narrative, the contrasting characters of the lion and jackal serve as a compelling foil, reflecting Sydney Carton's nature. The lion, embodying self-absorption and arrogance, symbolizes vanity, similar to Hans from Frozen. In juxtaposition, Darnay's love proposal reveals his compassion and nobility. This analysis delves into the mirror these personalities hold to one another, illustrating themes of ambition and self-interest while evoking the irony found in Carly Simon's "You're So Vain." Explore the depths of character motivation in literature.

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The Foil of Self-Interest: A Study of Dickens’ Characters

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  1. C.j. Stryver • Michael Glidewell, Megan Yasuda, Emily Swanson

  2. Quote • “The lion for the most part reclining with his hands in his waistband, looking at the fire, or occasionally flirting with some lighter documents; the jackal, with knitted brows and intent face, so deep in his task, that his eyes did not even follow the hand he stretched out for his glass” (Dickens, Book 2 Ch. 5 pg 93 Signet)

  3. Function • foil to Sydney Carton • juxtaposition to love proposition of Darnay, which highlights Darnay’s compassion and nobility

  4. symbol • Mirror • self-absorbed • arrogant

  5. Allusion • Hans (from Frozen) • wants to marry for his benefit • concerned with getting ahead • ironically characterized as prince

  6. song • You’re So Vain by Carly Simon • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-4I3W_GZy4

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