Essays Tagged: "Edmond Dantès"

The Count of Monte Cristo

persecuted, yet respected mentor. Each character portrays the extreme of a well-known personality. Edmond Dantès breaks all of Alexander Dumas's molds. His unique characteristics are the key i ... Monte-Cristo is a breath-taking experience. It is a dramatic tale filled with mystery and intrigue.Edmond Dantès profile illustrates the mutation of a fundamentally good human being into a nar ...

(2 pages) 43 0 4.7 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Revenge, is it morally justified? Refers to The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

as. In order to discuss the revenge issue of this book let 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 a ... nerous person. For example when the Abbe was dying, Dantes did not abandon him. Which shows us that Edmond Dantes is a good man.As we can see, Monte Cristo took his revenge in a way that didn't involv ...

(4 pages) 84 3 4.5 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The count of Monte Cristo", The Story of Edmond Dantès, the Sailor, who Becomes the Rich & Powerful Count of Monte Cristo and Takes Revenge on all his Enemies, by Alexandre Dumas.

In this essay I will show how Edmond Dantès punishes his four enemies with relation to their specific ambitions. Edmond is ... s I would like to familiarize you with the story.The story describes the life of its main character Edmond Dantès. He is promoted to captain of his ship. This promotion ignites the jealousy of ... ount of Monte Cristo.Danglars, as mentioned above, was the Count's shipmate when his name was still Edmond Dantès. When Edmond went to jail, Danglars ran away and became very rich. Caderousse w ...

(5 pages) 73 3 4.3 Jun/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Count Of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas. What are the lines which you thought were significant to the ongoing theme of "The Count of Monte Cristo?" Why did you think that?

as 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, whic ... ing the good; may the God of vengeance now yield me His place to punish the wicked!'" This is where Edmond Dantes proclaims to the sky that he is to finally start his road to vengeance against his con ...

(2 pages) 48 0 3.5 Oct/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexander Dumas.

of the most exciting books ever written. The characters are very real and believable, particularly Edmond Dantes, the protagonist.The way he lusts for vengeance and yet waits patiently for the right ...

(1 pages) 37 0 3.8 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

What are the Underlying Themes in The Count of Monte Cristo?

hallenges. Betrayed by his own friends, arrested at his wedding feast, and charged for treason, for Edmond Dantes, that was only the beginning. During this terrible time, Dantes also loses his father, ... fiancé, and any hope for a happy life. The disguise of an aristocratic count is the way that Edmond reveals himself to Paris society all in the name of revenge. Throughout this novel, the reade ...

(3 pages) 21 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Edmond Dantes.

ant theme of corruption in The Count ofMonte Cristo. Each man who partook in the action of removing Edmond Dantes from hisposition of employment, father, and fiancee sought to gain prosperity in separ ... s occupation, M. de Villefort in his social standing, andFernand Mondego with the love of Mercedes, Edmond's betrothed.M. Danglars was a man filled with vicious hatred and cruel intentions towardsEdmo ...

(6 pages) 38 1 3.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Count of Monte Cristo"(title and book) by Alexandre Dumas.

re Dumas, is a captivating tale of adventure and vengeance set in Europe in the early 19th century. Edmond Dantes, a 19- year-old sailor, has a promising future. He's about to be married, and everythi ... that he accidentally cause the death of an innocent man. He realizing that he can no long play God. Edmond Dantes' (later known as the eccentric Count of Monte Cristo) unique personality aids him in c ...

(2 pages) 50 1 3.7 Jan/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Summary of the Movie : The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo SummaryIn France during the eighteenth century, Edmond Dantes along with his close friend Fernand Mondego stop in a strange land in search of rescue ... tain. Napoleon allows them to stay in his quarters. On the first night of their stay, Napoleon asks Edmond a favor. He requests he deliver a "harmless, personal letter to a friend" back in Marseilles ... riend" back in Marseilles where Edmond resides. However, because of Napoleon's great admiration for Edmond's loyalty to his captain, he entrusts Edmond not to speak of the letter to anyone. Sadly thei ...

(2 pages) 38 0 5.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Loyalty in "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexander Dumas. This essay is about the loyal and unloyal people in the story.

ailor/smuggler/innkeeper; and Benedetto, the criminal. With the aid of his fortune and new identity Edmond Dantès, now known as the Count of Monte Cristo, punishes those who are disloyal by tak ...

(7 pages) 34 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

Were the Count's acts just? Based on the Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas. This includes a summary in it too.

han what should be acceptable in society?"The Count of Monte Cristo" revolves around a man named Edmond Dantes. Dantes leads what is considered to be a blessed life. He is a mere 19 years old, ab ... to the Chateau D'If, where he spends the next 14 years of his life.Unfortunately, at this time, Edmond is just a naïve young man. He does not perceive what these people are doing to him. But wh ...

(6 pages) 34 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Count Of Monte Cristo- Explain how in The Count of Monte Cristo Edmond Dantes is considered as evil or immoral based solely on his actions.

The Count of Monte Cristo, the author Alaxandre Dumas creates sympathy in the reader by portraying Edmond Dantes as a hardworking and loyal sailor who is victimized by his friends. Later, after getti ... young man who was about to marry the woman of his dreams, Mercedes. The reader also feels sorry for Edmond Dantes because of the many unfortunate events that happen to him. Many of the people who Dant ...

(3 pages) 40 1 4.8 Sep/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"Count of Monte Cristo" Movie Review.

of life's biggest lesson. Family and friends are all you need to be happy. It shows the true battle Edmonds faces and how he grows as a character. The movie illustrates the purpose of book without sac ...

(2 pages) 36 1 5.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Narcissism in "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas

In Alexandre Dumas' novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo", Edmond Dantes exhibits many different personality traits throughout the course of the story. He star ... hibits many different personality traits throughout the course of the story. He starts the novel as Edmond Dantes, a young man known for his loyalty and innocence. After spending 14 years in the Chate ... ew man. The identity he uses for the majority of the rest of his life is The Count of Monte Cristo. Edmond Dantes is extremely narcissistic, believing himself to be without weakness. He feels that he ...

(6 pages) 21 0 3.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Humanity And Mammonism

s. For forty years, sparks from his mighty anvil lit fires which inflamed the world and burn still. Edmond Dantes is one of his stuff of dreams.He was born in 1802 at Villers-Cotterets. When he was tw ... between Humanity and Mormonism is the writing style of contrast used by Dumas. The brave and honest Edmond Dantes and envious liars, Danglar, Villefort and Fernand; Count Cristo, a great philanthropis ...

(7 pages) 2060 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Count of Monte Cristo: Rewards and Punishments

The Count of Monte CristoThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alex Dumas is a novel with many characters. Edmond Dantes is falsely jailed by Mondego and Danglars. Once he escapes he takes on the role of the ... es on the role of the Count of Monte Cristo and plans his revenge. Morrell is the owner of the ship Edmond Dantes worked on. Mondego was Dantes neighbor. Danglars was the purser of the ship. He choose ...

(2 pages) 11 0 5.0 Mar/2009

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Count of Monte Cristo Summer Reading Essays

The Journey of the Count of Monte CristoEdmond Dantès takes a perilous journey which leads to the transformation of a completely dive ... a perilous journey which leads to the transformation of a completely diverse individual. The first Edmond Dantès was one that is oblivious to the evil of the world, while the second Edmond Dan ... ve caused him grief and recompense those who have helped him in the name of God.Abbé Busoni, Edmond Dantès in disguise, tells Villefort his true identify but he does not receive the reac ...

(8 pages) 2 0 0.0 Sep/2013

Subjects: Literature Research Papers