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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since the perpetrator has taken what the victim had‚ he does not deserve what he is having‚ thus the victim is responsible for taking those things away. An exemplary story of revenge is Alexander Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. The protagonist‚ Edmond Dantes is falsely
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Monte Cristo‚ written by Alexander Dumas‚ is a classic novel about a young sailor named Edmond Dantes who is imprisoned for alleged conspiracy with Napoleon. Doomed to a life in jail‚ Dantes discovers that the series of disastrous events that led to his imprisonment were caused by his very own “friends”. Vowing to get his revenge‚ Dantes manages to escape captivity‚ and find those who made his life miserable. Dantes then identifies himself as the Count of Monte Cristo in order to execute his carefully
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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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The plot in both films is naturally no different. The tranquil life of Edmond Dantes‚ a 20 years old sailor on the “Pharaoh” ship‚ who plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes‚ is shattered when his friend Fernand wishes the lovely Mercedes for himself. Three other people wish to harm Dantes for different reasons. Danglars is an accountant of the "Pharaoh" and fears that if Dantes becomes Capitan‚ he will lose his job because Dantes notices his abuses; young assistant prosecutor De Villefort is afraid
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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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