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.
● Characterizes Charles Darnay as his
opposite.
● Characterizes the Defarges by revealing Lucy
and Charles getting married.
Metaphor/Symbol
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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.
o Like the Joker, Barsad acts in this manner as a
reaction towards society’s rejection of him.
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.
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