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John Barsard

John Barsard. Ben Stumpf, Eric Engler, David Lee Period 3. “A hired spy and traitor, an unblushing trafficker in blood, and one of the greatest scoundrels upon the earth since accursed Judas…” (Dickens 79-80). Function. Reveals corruption and incompetence in the British Justice System.

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John Barsard

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  1. John Barsard Ben Stumpf, Eric Engler, David Lee Period 3

  2. “A hired spy and traitor, an unblushing trafficker in blood, and one of the greatest scoundrels upon the earth since accursed Judas…” (Dickens 79-80)

  3. Function • Reveals corruption and incompetence in the British Justice System. • Characterizes Charles Darnay as his opposite. • Characterizes the Defarges by revealing Lucy and Charles getting married.

  4. Metaphor/Symbol

  5. Metaphor/Symbol • The Joker in the Batman series symbolizes the rejection of societal norms and acting upon one’s own interpretation of justice. • Barsad has no loyalty to his country or any ideals. • Ammoral opportunist who twists situations and facts in his mind to fit his own agenda. • Public Enemy Number 1, widely regarded as an untrustworthy scoundrel; outcaste of society. • Like the Joker, Barsad acts in this manner as a reaction towards society’s rejection of him.

  6. John Iscariot John Barsad is not who he first appears to be, and his true self is self-interested, deceitful, and willing to sell anyone out. In this way he is similar to Judas in the Bible. Judas is a disciple who eventually sells Jesus out to the Romans for 30 pieces of silver. Judas original position as a disciple mirrors Barsad’s original description of “an impeachable patriot” (Dickens 72) but both sell out moral men (Jesus and Darnay) for their own selfish gain.

  7. Theme Song! “I said the joker is a wanted man, He makes his way all across the land, See him sifting through the sand, So I'll tell you all the story, About the joker and the thief of the night, Always laughing in the midst of power, Always living in the final hour, There is always sweet in the sour” - “Joker & the Thief” by Wolfmother

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