The human mind is a complex, unique and unpredictable system. Although unveiling the mysteries of the human mind is not an easy task, psychoanalysts attempt to uncover the different layers of the human psyche to better understand the human race. Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung are two such psychoanalysts who analyzed human behavior in relation to the mind and also scrutinized the connection between the subconscious and the conscious mind. The transformations and complications of the human mind are often illustrated in literary characters such as Sydney Carton from Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities by Charles. Due to Sydney Carton's love for Lucie Manette, Sydney Carton transforms into an archetypal, Christ-like hero as he overcomes his identity, superego, introverted nature, and low self-esteem to unify his states subconscious and conscious. Sydney Carton is presented as a pessimistic introvert who struggles with his identity and his superego. Although Carton's past is never revealed in the novel, a traumatic event clearly haunts Carton and prevents him from leading a good life. According to Sigmund Freud, “memories and emotions associated with trauma” are stored in the subconscious because an individual cannot bear to look at these memories (Dever 202). Part of the subconscious is the id, or “basic desires,” of a human being (Baker 4). Carton desires to drink to break away from his past, and due to his lack of emotional strength, he lets his identity take over and Carton becomes an alcoholic. Based on the ideas of Carl Jung, Carton is considered an introvert because he is described as the "idleest" of all men and is seen by society as a worthless drunkard (Dickens 91). This shows Carton's struggle with another element of subcontext...... middle of paper...... a society would be made up of people who understand their true personalities and their true goals in life. Thus, an honest and genuine society with little deception would be formed. 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.