Describe Charles darnay A Tale of Two Cities?

Answer 1

Charles Darnay is a French aristocrat by birth who decides to live in England because he cannot associate himself with the unjustness of the French social system. In his rejection of the cruelty of his uncle, the Marquis Evrémonde, Darnay proves his great moral virtue. He further proves this virtue when he honestly reveals his true identity as an Evrémonde to Dr. Alexander Manette. He also proves great courage when he chooses to return to Paris in order to save Gabelle from prison-- this action required that he risk his own life.

Darnay thus symbolizes honor, justice and duty; he also represents that good can come from the worst of evils, as he tries to amend the evilness of the Evrémonde name. Dickens writes that Darnay's soul is "stronger than the sun" (page 54). Together with Lucie Manette, he provides the light that balances the darkness of the vengeful Madame Defarge and shows the heart of the human soul.

However, even though his sense of righteousness propels him to right the wrongs of his family name, his passiveness allows for events and actions outside of his control to take over and ultimately foil his plans for "goodness."

Appearance-wise, Dickens writes that Darnay is tall and thin, with distinct facial features and long, dark hair.

Answer 2

Charles Darnay is a French aristocrat who renounces his title and inheritance due to his disapproval of the injustices of the French nobility. He moves to England, where he becomes a tutor and marries Lucie Manette, the daughter of a former French prisoner. Darnay is portrayed as a kind and honorable man who gets entangled in the tumultuous events of the French Revolution.

Answer 3

In the story Charles Darnay was the nephew of the Marquis , but he gave up his title, to the anger of the marquis.