I never considered him a come from behind hero. He was my favorite from the time he looked behind him, saw Mr. Darnay, sat up in his chair, and wadded up the note to Stryver. (Is that his name...fuzzy memory) But I think you could describe him as such.
I love him. He's the carton in my name. When I signed up for FR, I didn't realize what all went into the screen name. If I did, I would have been Sydney Carton.
The other hero I like is Jean Valjean. I will write more tomorrow since I am dashing between classes.
I also think Samwise Gamgee is another great hero in literature.
Everyone keep the conversation going...
Sam Gamgee is wonderful. His great moment is in the cave with Shelob and Tolkien intends very much to present him as the hero and does a great job of it.
“And still Sam came on...”
Carton, this thread may truly be dead. I will tell Eleutheria to ping but I am losing hope...