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Essay Archive - A Review of Dumas' "The Count of Monte-Cristo"
A Review of Dumas' "The Count of Monte-Cristo"
The Count of Monte-Cristo is a nineteenth century historical
romance. The characters are set in conventional forms Alexander Dumas
borrowed from society. Courageous, avaricious, kind, loyal, selfish, or
treacherous each personality embodies a common stereotype. M. Morrel, a
merchant and ship owner, represent the good hearted benefactor. M. Danglars,
employee of M. Morrel, symbolizes the typical jealous colleague. The Abbé
Faria, prisoner at Chateau D'If, personifies the persecuted, yet respected
mentor. Each character portrays the extreme....
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