Stryver
| Stryver | |
|---|---|
| A Tale of Two Cities character | |
 Mr Stryver at Tellson's Bank by Phiz, 1859 | |
| Created by | Charles Dickens |
| Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Nationality | English |
Stryver is a character in the Charles Dickens novel A Tale of Two Cities and in the 10 TV/film adaptations of the story. He is a barrister in London, with the character Sydney Carton working under him.
Real life inspiration for the character
Bill Reisman (Taylor & Francis, 1993), 541.
Depiction in the novel
He first appears in the novel as counsel for the defense of Charles Darnay.[1] He then reappears in Sydney Carton's introductory chapter as his friend, drinking companion, and partner in law.[2] He later tells Sydney that he intends to marry Lucie Manette; however, after consulting Jarvis Lorry he decides against it.[3] At Tellson's bank in Chapter 24, Charles Darnay says that he knows the Marquis St. Evremonde, and Stryver says "I am sorry a man who instructs youth knows him,"[4] when in actuality the Marquis St. Evremonde is by then Charles himself.
Depiction on stage
Wayne Schroder played "C. J. Stryver" in "the Broadway-aimed musical by Jill Santoriello."[5]
References
- ↑ Dickens, Charles (1997). A Tale of Two Cities and Related Readings, p. 90. McDougal Littel. ISBN 0-395-77544-2
- ↑ Dickens, Charles (1997). A Tale of Two Cities and Related Readings, pp. 140-111. McDougal Littel. ISBN 0-395-77544-2
- ↑ Dickens, Charles (1997). A Tale of Two Cities and Related Readings, pp. 169-182. McDougal Littel. ISBN 0-395-77544-2
- ↑ Dickens, Charles (1997). A Tale of Two Cities and Related Readings, p. 294. McDougal Littel. ISBN 0-395-77544-2
- ↑ Kenneth Jones, ""Best of Times" Is Now: Tale of Two Cities Musical Begins Pre-NYC Run Oct. 13," Playbill (13 Oct 2007).
External links
- "Stryver (Character) from A Tale of Two Cities (1935)," The Internet Movie Database.
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