Sep 16 2008
Charles Dickens Foretells U.S. Political Expectations
I like to watch A Tale of Two Cities whenever it’s on a classic movie station. You may have read the Charles Dickens book in high school but I prefer the movie. I love that movie.
I like the Sydney Carton character best. I like how he was able to sacrifice himself for the love of his life. Even if that meant she would happily spend eternity with another man. When I’m in a good mood, I consider Sydney to be a romantic figure. When I’m upset, I think he’s an irrational fool trapped by his emotions. I always think of the character though.
Sydney Carton reminds me of political partisans. Sydney was ready to die for a cause he considered bigger than himself, his love for Lucie Manette.
I’m certain hard-core supporters of the Obama-Biden ticket would do anything they could to get the Democrats elected. I’m sure legions of devoted McCain-Palin backers will make any sacrifice they can for a GOP victory.
Dickens also wrote Great Expectations. I’m sure you read that one in school as well. Recall that Pip’s expectations were not met and that he had to readjust his sights after abandoning his friend, Joe. Such readjusting will happen in U.S. political circles around Nov. 5.
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