...How The Count Found Solace “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine: I will repay, saith the Lord”. (Holy Bible, Romans 12:19) Alexandre Dumas uses his novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, to not only comment on French politics of the time, but to provoke thought about the role of God, especially his judgement and justice. Dumas demonstrates that while society’s justice is easily corrupted by men, the power and responsibility of true justice lies within a higher being Men must trust and honor the judgment of God, and consequently refraining from taking revenge on their fellow men. Alexandre Dumas’ life, which was filled with economic and political turmoil, greatly influenced his literary works, especially The Count of Monte Cristo. Dumas was born into a powerful and respected military family in 1802, in Soisson, France. His father was the first black French general, and served faithfully and dutifully under Napoleon Bonaparte. However, Dumas’ father died in 1806, leaving the young Dumas and his mother impoverished. Beginning in 1823, Dumas worked as a secretary for the Duke of Orleans in Paris. It was also at this time that, Dumas became obsessed with theater and started mixing with artistic and literary crowds. Much of his spare time was spent reading or watching plays, of which he focused on the works of William Shakespeare, who greatly influenced the aspiring writer. In 1829, Dumas wrote the play Henri...
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...“The Count of Monte Cristo” By: Alexander Dumas (Movie Report) Shiella Andrea G. Torres IV-3 Generosity Ms. Adelaida Yambao INTRODUCTION The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure story which highlights the conspiracy, inequality and injustices present in our society. It also delves on what thirst for revenge can do to some people and how it can change him/her. Also, this story tells us how love, friendship and faith can be a saving factor from our own selfish, devastating, ignorant acts and desires. This movie focuses primarily on how a kind-hearted and God fearing man who is a model of honesty and innocence lost everything he had, including his happiness with one letter which he doesn’t even know the contents of. The man was betrayed by his friend, was accused of treason, and was sent to jail because of a crime he didn’t even know he committed. In prison, he met a new friend and taught him everything he needed to know. After 14 years spent in jail, he finally managed to escape and he had acquired a fortune which he used for his vengeance. PLOT The story begins with Edmond Dantes being a sailor and soon to be a captain of the ship back in Marseilles which made Danglars envy him more. Dantes has a special lady in his life, Mercedes, who is really beautiful that made even his best friend show desire over her. He got everything he needed; his dream job and the love of his life. Who would possibly want more? But everything he had got lost with a piece of letter...
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...HIS 220 - Modern Europe 28 April 2011 The Count of Monte Cristo: Law, Religion and Vengeance “There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state with another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness” (Dumas p. 1461). This quote appears toward the end of a novel written by Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo. The Count of Monte Cristo believes that in order to reach the ultimate gratification, you must first experience absolute hopelessness. The Count of Monte Cristo writes a letter to Maximilian, claiming that his beloved, Valentine, is dead. For months, Maximilian is depressed and almost to the point of committing suicide. The Count of Monte Cristo then brings Valentine back to Maximilian, creating that ultimate gratification between the two lovers. In the novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantès is motivated by vengeance on a few people who haves wronged him in the past. Revenge is defined as an exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit (dictionary.com). It is a natural instinct for any person to seek vengeance against one who has done them wrong in the past. Many people believe revenge is a bad thing as it creates more hostility than is needed. Revenge is everywhere in The Count of Monte Cristo. No matter the situation, no matter who is speaking, it lurks in the corners, moving the story onward. ...
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