Why Is George Washington Bad

George Washington had said, “Between you and me I think we are in an exceeding dangerous situation.” George Washington is an idol and was adored by the American colonists because he led their troops in the revolution against England, then continued to become the first president of the United States and continually supported and lead them positively. This quote is from a time between battles when the Americans seemed to be losing. The novel A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, is during the French Revolution only six years after the American Revolution. Charles Darnay, the protagonist from A Tale of Two Cities, seems to feel the same about his situation as Washington did about his. France in the late 1700’s was a place of poverty, hunger,

He knows that it will be dangerous and that the revolutionaries are vengeful, but he is willing to put himself in danger for the well-being of others. Charles demonstrates bravery when he returns to England, in hopes that he will be able to answer the call of help from the Monsieur Gabelle. To further the feeling of obliged he thinks of his mother’s promise, she had vowed to have Charles do all that he could to make up for the wrongs his family has committed against the people, she knows that if he is unsuccessful that he will be unable to live happily and safely. (Dickens, TTOAS) This dedication and sympathy that his mother felt was passed down to him. He had refused his inheritance, to try and help the people and live a normal life, even if it would result in negative personal effects. With these same strong feelings, he returned to France to attempt to make his family name honored and no longer

When Charles arrived in France, he was told that they had changed the laws and now any Monsieur could be jailed for any wrong doings against the people. When he learned of this, he was willing to sacrifice his life to fulfill a promise he had made a very long time ago. This act of selflessness and trustworthiness plays a major role in why Charles is considered a hero. To save him, Dr. Manette went through extreme measures to both keep him alive, then to eventually free him. Charles had to rely on Mr. Manette so much that when it was finally time for Charles trial, “Charles Darnay had set his foot according to Doctor Manette’s reiterated instructions.”(Dickens, TTOAS) This act of trust helps the reader to further see Darnay’s extreme traits of emotional and mental