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 in Noli Me Tangere‚ and his disguise as Simoun and revenge in El Filibusterismo. Rizal must have a good time reading Alexander Dumas’ obra maestro
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This novel—which portrays the story of Edmond Dantes-- instilled his romantic cravings. Accordingly‚ the life of Edmond Dantes was a story of hope‚ vengeance‚ forgiveness‚ and mercy. This novel was an excellent example of pure wisdom and love. The theme of its story struck Rizal’s genius mind and unique character. The novel became a favourite reading material of the hero during his teenage years. On the other hand‚ I can say that this story of Edmond Dantes was truly one of a kind during the times
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have large enough consequences‚ we begin to harbor a desire for revenge. This is what became of the lead character in the film The Count of Monte Cristo. The Count of Monte Cristo‚ released in 2002‚ was a film adaptation of a novel by the same name‚ written by author Alexandre Dumas. Within the span of the two hour long film‚ the audience views the tragic betrayal and false imprisonment of a young French sailor‚ by the name of Edmond Dantes‚
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gets his revenge. The novel addresses relatively evident themes. There are three main themes in The Count of Monte Cristo; they are revenge/vengeance‚ ideas of man as “his own authority”‚ and the importance of hope. The story begins in 1815; Edmond Dantes is promoted to captain of a ship and is engaged to is fiancé Mercedes. But one of his fellow shipmates becomes jealous of his promotion and Mercedes cousin is jealous of her love for Dantes. Both the men get together to frame Dantes as one of
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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 the kind
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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 he became wise and plotted revenge. Thirdly‚ when he fought with Fernand Mondego because it was
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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 with chess pieces to represent victory‚ life‚ status‚ and revenge. Intelligence one of
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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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in all reality this will accomplish nothing. Everyone knows misery loves company and revenge is the perfect partner. Most of the time it takes others to show you the good things in life that make that one bad one seem less severe that 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
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would be revenge‚ hate‚ murder‚ revenge‚ and greed. All of these aspects are shown in the movie "The count of Monte Cristo" The move Count of monte cristo tells a tale of a man whos been betrayed by his bestfriend because of greed and jelousy; after being in prison for 14 years he comes back with a planned revenge. the question is‚ Is the story of count of monte cristo a good representitive of dark romanticism? In the movie count of monte cristo‚ the main character’s name is Edmond Dantes‚ his bestfriend
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