As a way to gain social status.
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.
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.
Charles Darnay marries Lucie Manette, who is not a rich widow but has been raised by her father Dr. Manette. The character who marries a wealthy widow with three sons is Mr. Lorry.
Lucie Manette
Stryver
In "A Tale of Two Cities," Sydney Carton writes legal briefs and does much of the actual work for his colleague, Mr. Stryver, who takes the credit for Carton's efforts. Carton is a brilliant lawyer, but he lacks ambition and lets Stryver take advantage of him.
Stryver
In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens compares Sydney Carton to a jackal and Mr. Stryver to a lion. This comparison reflects their respective roles and characters in the story - Carton is seen as cunning and opportunistic like a jackal, while Stryver is portrayed as bold and dominant like a lion.
In A Tale of Two Cities, Lucie and Charles Darnay's daughter was named Lucie.
Young Lucie's son, like young Lucie and Lucie, has golden hair.
Lucie Manette symbolizes the innocence and perfection in humanity.
Lucie Manette's nurse in "A Tale of Two Cities" is Miss Pross, who is a loyal and protective caretaker to Lucie throughout the novel. She is fiercely devoted to Lucie and becomes a significant character in the story.