Mr. Warren
Period 8
12 September, 2012
Figurative Language Essay In this passage from The Count of Monte Cristo the author uses similes, metaphors, and descriptive details to establish the mood. The mood of this passage is that of a dark, disturbing scene of an execution. The author wants the reader to feel as though they are witnessing a terrifyingly grotesque death. The authors’ use of similes in this passage can be found throughout. Instead of describing Albert’s face as simply pale, he describes his face as: “as white as his shirt” (line 80). Thus, the reader is able to picture Albert’s face as pure white, thereby creating a mood of nausea and fear. The authors’ use of metaphors in the passage can be found throughout.