Monsieur Defarge
A Fair businessman; A wine-shop owner and revolutionary.
His desire for a revolution aims towards a better mankind. Unlike his wife, whose motives for a revolution are based upon her own vengeance towards the French Aristocracy(due to past experiences), Monsieur Defarge is a compassionate man. This is magnified through his unconditional help towards the Manettes.
Defarge acts on rational thought, while his wife is swept away by her own feelings. Although he has strong emotions, he does not let them interfere when making important decisions.
- " 'Well, well,' reasoned Defarge, 'but one must stop somewhere. After all, the question is still where?'
'At extermination,' said Madame.
'Extermination is good doctrine, my wife,' said Defarge, rather troubled; 'In general, I say nothing against it. But his doctor has suffered much; you have seen him today; you have observed his face when the paper was read' "(333).
'Defarge, a weak minority, interposed a few words for the memory of the compassionate wife of the Marquis; but only elicited from his own wife a repitition of last reply'(334).
This quotation displays that, even though Defarge believes one thing, he is willing to follow the advice of his wife because of the fact that he is whipped. She owns him. . . really. I mean honestly, they go on to kill Darnay simply because of her vengeance - and Defarge thinks it is wrong, but he does not stop the execution.
"This wineshop keeper was a bull-necked, martial-looking man of thirty, and he should have been of a hot temperment, for, although it was a bitter day, he wore no coat, but carried one slung over his shoulder. His shirt sleeves were rolled up, too, and his brown arms were bare to the elbows. Neither did he wear anything more on his head than his own crisply-curling short dark hair. He was a dark man all together with good eyes and a good bold breadth between them. Good humoured looking on the whole, but implacable looking, too; evidently a man of a strong resolution and a set purpose; a man not desirable to be met, rushing down a narrow pass with a gulf on either side, for nothing would turn the man"(40).
"Monsieur Defarge bent down on one knee to the child of his old master, and put her hands to his lips. It was a gentle action, but not at all gently done; a very remarkable transformation had come over him in a few seconds. He had no good humor in his face, nor any openness of aspect left, but had become a secret, angry, dangerous man"(43).
Defarge always displayed his affection and fondness of his former master, Dr. Manette. His attempts to make conversation are numerous and his delicate actions towards him reflect his respect and admiration. Defarge is even willing to risk his own well-being and reputation to help the Manettes escape France.
Also, looking for a mate:
He is tall, dark, French, rustic-looking man. He loves fine wine and cheeses. He is a bold man but succumbs to the powers of a strong woman. He holds a fine appreciation for the arts - knitting in particular. He is currently single due to his wife's untimely death. He loves living a life of secrecy and intimicy. His favorite movies are Forrest Gump, Patch Adams, Pay it Forward, and the Patriot. He has a fond appreciation and love for Mother Theresa, and adds that he loves the way she "tries to better the human condition in the world." He sees her as a model in attempts to reform Paris.
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