One of these lines were‚ "Hatred is blind‚ anger is foolhardy‚ and he who pours out vengeance risks having to drink a bitter draft." This line was very powerful in the sense that it foreshadows the series of events that occurs within the book. Edmond Dantes‚ the main character of the book‚ was stripped of his innocence by 3 conspirators‚ which he had called friends‚ and was sent off to Chateau d’If‚ an infamous jail in which the worst criminals go. He miraculously escaped‚ became wealthy‚ and sought
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that crushes those who plotted his demise. Fernand Mondego and Danglars both wronged Dantes‚ and both were motivated by envy. Both men were filled with jealousy and never thought of the consequences of their actions. Villefort disposes of Dantes because of ambition. He would stop at nothing to climb the aristocratic ladder. Finally‚ Caderousse‚ a man that is simply ill natured‚ helped in the destruction of Dantes> None of these men could fathom how costly the price of these injustices would be
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bookworm like my sister. I would rather watch than read stuff. But I somehow knew that the theme and plot were classical‚ that it revolved around what rich and poor people can or cannot do when it comes to influence and power‚ and the revenge of Edmond Dantes. As I watched the movie‚ the plots of Dr. Rizal’s books‚ the El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere flashed back to my mind. I noticed similarities in them: Ibarra’s abduction and imprisonment and the undying love for Maria Clara
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hope.” The first theme Amelita Marinetti focuses on is death and resurrection. In the beginning of the novel‚ Edmond Dantes‚ later known as the Count of Monte Cristo‚ is a “hero in a state of relative innocence” (Marinetti). At his own betrothal feast‚ Dantes is arrested for an accusation of treason and loses everything (his love‚ potential for his dream
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us begin by a brief summery of the story. Edmond Dantes‚ a young sailor‚ gets a reward to be a Captain of a ship‚ but unfortunately four men arranged that he will be imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. The four men are Danglars‚ Villefort‚ Fernand Mondego‚ and Caderousse. Dantes has spent fourteen years in prison and then he escaped with a friend that taught him many things and gave him a map to a treasure. The friend (Abbe) died‚ and when Dantes finds the treasure he becomes rich and famous
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In the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas‚ the main character Edmond Dantes (The Count of Monte Cristo) sets out to get revenge on his enemies‚ according to his success in getting his revenge‚ the reader would infer that the author supported his decision to seek revenge. In the beginning Edmond is thrown into jail and there he begins to plan his revenge‚ with the help of his mentor Abbe faria.”Father‚ beware our revenge will be terrible after we take it.”(Dumas 74) this quotes foreshadows
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Furthermore‚ it was not a boring one to watch. The actors and actresses were superb in portraying their roles especially James Caviezel who portrayed the role of Edmond Dantes. I’m also amazed with the settings of the story. The views are awe-inspiring. My adrenalin rush got higher because of many exciting scenes. First‚ was when Edmond Dantes was whipped in the prison by the authorities where he suffered in pain. Second‚ when another innocent prisoner taught him to write‚ read and to fence where
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In the Count Of Monte Cristo‚ Edmond’s true love with Mercedes had slowly dissolved‚ when he received all the money that got soon transformed into power changing Edmond Dantes’ into the Count of Monte Cristo. After Dantes completes his revenge and goes to visit Mercedes‚ Dumas states “Monte Cristo took her hand / but he felt that his kiss was without ardor”(Dumas 494). Similarly‚ in the song‚ when the protagonist is no longer king he realizes
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it doesn’t matter. In the movie "The Count of Monte Cristo"‚ Edmund Dantes (Jim Caviezel) must go through trial and tribulations as he learns the biggest lesson of his life. Dantes is a poor sailor that dreams of one day owning his own ship so he may marry his longtime love Mercedes (Dagmara Dominczyk) and give her everything she deserves. In an attempt to save his captains life land on an island to seek medical attention. Dantes and his best friend‚ Fernand Mondego (Guy Pearce)‚ soon realize they
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the power. The movie suggest life is about strategy‚ may the best man win. The introduction of the movie shows Edmond and with his best friend‚ Fernand ‚ returning from the sea. Edmonds fiancée‚ Mercedes‚ utters to Fernand‚ "Remember when we were younger Edmond received a whistle and you received a pony" (Dumas). This resembles symbolizing how the two guys ranked each other. Edmond got the girl‚ Mercedes‚ while Fernand wanted her to himself but ended being alone. Alexander Dumas uses symbolism
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