In the timeless Romantic era novel The Count of Monte Cristo set in France during the early nineteenth century‚ Alexandre Dumas displays the complexity of the word ambition and demonstrates‚ through his characters‚ how ambition is the common driving force behind actions–often rooting itself in the very essence of a character’s being. Ambition is defined by The Random House Dictionary of the English Language as “an earnest desire for some type of achievement of distinction‚ as power‚ honor‚ fame‚
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The Count of Monte Cristo‚ Alexandre Dumas shows‚ through Dantes’ journey‚ that a person’s efforts do not always deal the intended outcomes‚ and often cause unintended consequences. Dantes is faced with a tragedy that ruins the prosperous life he had with his love‚ Mercedes. During his time in prison‚ he is taught much about life by a priest named Abbe Faria. He also leaves him a vast fortune located on the island of Monte Cristo (from which he assumes the name of his alter ego‚ the Count of Monte
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The Count of Monte Cristo Review Chapters 1-4 1. The book begins in 1815‚ It is the end of Napoleons rule 2. Mercedes is his Fiancee 3. Dantes Is the new captain of the Pharon 4. Dantes finds this dad has been starving 5. Fernand Mondego is talking to Mercedes 6. Danglars‚ Caderousse‚ and Fernand discuss Dantes downfall during dinner 7. Dantes is arrested at the Betrothal feast Chapters 5-9 1. It is Mercedes and Dantes Betrothal feast 2. Guards burst
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The Count of Monte Cristo is a novel in which Alexandre Dumas tells the story of Edmond Dantes‚ how he was wronged and his eventual plans for revenge. Although there are many characters in the novel‚ the main characters which Dumas presents all are preoccupied by their own personal pressing issues.When one is blindly consumed by a single thought‚ it will inevitably lead to nefarious moral decisions. By focusing so intensely‚ they achieve full realization of a single thought ( revenge) because these
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Glenn Boswell January 19‚ 2014 English 2 Pages in Book: 531 The Count of Monte Cristo Introduction The Count of Monte Cristo was written by Alexandre Dumas. It was first published in 1844. More recently‚ it was published by Bantam Dell in 1956 in New York‚ New York. The book I read was translated by Lowell Bair. The story takes place in the 1800s in France‚ Italy and on the Island of Monte Cristo. The setting is during the period in France when Napoleon Bonaparte returns to power after being exiled
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The Count of Monte Cristo is a fictional novel written by Alexandre Pere Dumas in 1844. It was written in France and obviously the original book was in French. The book was published as a serial and was very popular when it first came out. It is considered an “adventure novel” and a “historical novel.” He covers many important happenings in French history. The book was written during the European Romanic Period (1800-1840) as such romance and emotion (vice adventure) permeate this book. A popular
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The World Wide Issue of Poverty Poverty is a huge issue. Too many people are suffereing from this. How can society fix this issue? In The Count of Monte Cristo written by Alexander Dumas‚ poverty was also an issue‚ it’s a horrible thing and nobody really knows what its like until they experince it. In the novel‚ M. Dantes (Edmond’s father) died from starvation. Like the quote said‚ “even a wondering dog finds someone to throw him a crust of bread.” This is why poverty
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she would not follow laws or societal justice. In the case of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas‚ a man is thrown into prison. He is framed for betraying the government. However‚ this man is innocent. As soon as he escapes from his 14 years in prison‚ he gives himself a mission: to exact revenge upon the people who threw him away. Such is the story of a man turning to personal justice. Alexandre Dumas’ novel The Count of Monte Cristo demonstrates why there is a clear line
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Historical analysis of Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo Alexander Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo is founded upon historical events and political intrigue. He not only uses historical facts to help the reader understand‚ he also weaves such details into the story to make it possible for his reader to have an understanding of the current events that were taking place in France‚ during that time (from approx. 1815 through 1838). Dumas would want his readers to be familiar with French history‚ and
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Mercedes is described as the most courageous and “good” character in this book. This is true because of all she experienced. Some of the things she had to deal with were Edmond Dantes‚ his father‚ Fernand‚ and the life she knew with Edmond and then with Fernand. She also worried about what was best for her son Albert. She was so kind and caring for Edmond’s father showing her love and concern for others. Mercedes loved Edmond and his father more than anything else. She was so happy to see
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