The human mind is incredibly complex and unpredictable, made up of many complicated layers that are unique to each person. Although it is extremely difficult to unravel the mysteries of the human mind, some individuals have boldly attempted to uncover the different layers of the human psyche in order to better understand the human race as a whole. Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung are two psychoanalysts who analyzed human behavior in relation to the mind and also scrutinized the connection between the subconscious and the alert mind. Some literary characters are excellent examples of the complexity of the human mind and all its aspects, such as Sydney Carton in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. Freud's and Jung's concepts of psychoanalysis reveal insight into Carton's conscious and subconscious nature, and the transformation of his psyche takes place once he unifies the two parts, thus emphasizing the need to find balance between his state. conscious and its subconscious state. Jung's assessment of human behavior psychoanalysis allows an individual to access the deeper meaning of the conscious mind by Sydney Carton. Jung's philosophy interprets a system that classifies human beings based on their behavior and personality. According to Jung, "people who focus on their inner lives are introverts" and those "who prefer the outer world are extroverts", while all humans rely on the mental functions of "thinking... feeling... sensations and... intuition », they should take these functions into account to obtain a more balanced mental development (Fadiman & Frager). Based on Jung's system, Sydney Carton is classified as an introvert because he is "the laziest and most uncompromising man" and often Car...... middle of paper ... because they have found their true self and a purpose in life, leading to a better world where honesty prevails and a significant percentage of deception is decimated. Works Cited Baker, Russell, ed. “Psychoanalysis of metamorphosis”. Perspective of Prestick House for a short story. New York. Prestwick, 1938. 13-15. Print.Boeree, George Dr. “Theories of Personality: Carl Jung.” Shippensburg University Journal. September 1997. Web. May 20, 2011. .Boeree, George Dr. “Theories of Personality: Sigmund Freud.” Shippensburg University Journal. Sept. 1997. Internet. May 20, 2011. .Dever, Carolyn. “Psychoanalyze Dickens. » Bloom's Guides: A Tale of Two Cities. Ed. HaroldBloom. New York: Chelsea House, 2007. Dickens, Charles. A tale of two cities. New York: Barnes & Nobles classics, 2004.