Stryver wants to climb the social ladder and gain social status. I know in the book that it says he's not, but he is lying to Carton, and is basically marrying Lucie for what we would call a "trophy wife"
He thinks it would be a good thing for both of them. He wishes to please himself, which he will do because Lucie is a "lovely creature." He thinks she'll be happy with it because he is wealthy, rising in status, and well known. He also knows that being married to Lucie will make him look good.
Stryver got angry and pushed the messenger out the door
Mr. Stryver stopped by Tellson's Bank to talk to Mr. Lorry.
that they were 100 times better than he had thought them.
Yes it is a verb it means to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage. He tried hard to woo her love
She was uncomfortable in his presence.
Stryver views his marriage to Lucie as a practical arrangement that will benefit him socially and financially. He sees Lucie as a suitable partner due to her beauty and status, but he lacks genuine love or emotional connection to her. Ultimately, Stryver is more focused on advancing his social standing than building a meaningful relationship with Lucie.
Mr. Lorry, a banking partner at Tellson's Bank, met with C.J. Stryver and advised him against marrying Lucie Manette, citing her strong attachment to another man (Sydney Carton) and her delicate nature. Despite Mr. Lorry's warning, Stryver disregarded the advice and eventually proposed to Lucie.
Sydney Carton agreed to be a messenger and went to see Lucie on Stryver's behalf.
Stryver views marriage as a practical matter, seeking a social advantage and financial stability. In contrast, Darnay values genuine love and emotional connection in marriage, as seen in his relationship with Lucie. Darnay prioritizes personal happiness over societal expectations.
C.J. Stryver is an attorney in London, England. He represents Charles Darnay in his trial. His "partner" is Sydney Carton. Stryver wants to marry Lucie, but when he asks Dr. Manette for her hand in marriage, Dr. Manette is quick to refuse the offer, telling him that Lucie had no need to be married to him.
Stryver got angry and pushed the messenger out the door
Stryver got angry and pushed the messenger out the door
Mr. Stryver stopped by Tellson's Bank to talk to Mr. Lorry.
In "A Tale of Two Cities," C.J. Stryver tells Sydney Carton that he wants to marry Lucie Manette, whom Sydney Carton loves. Stryver is confident that Lucie will accept his proposal and thinks of it as just a matter of business, while Carton knows that his feelings for Lucie are unrequited.
Mr. Stryver stopped by Tellson's Bank to talk to Mr. Lorry.
Stryver reacted to the news that Lucie did not want to marry him by brushing it off. He viewed it as an inconvenience and quickly moved on to pursue other prospects, showing little concern for Lucie's feelings or desires.
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