Revenge In The Count Of Monte Cristo

Today we often hear the phrase “revenge is oh how sweet” but really it is so far from the truth. In the story “The Cask of Amontillado” we are shown what it was like to take revenge rather than choose a path of forgiveness. Since our conscience may differ greatly from others though the action we take and how e feel about it after can vary as well. However, both revenge and forgiveness play an important role in our relationships and interactions.

Revenge is a punishment given in retribution to one being wronged. Revenge can be divided into two main categories such as public and private revenge. “On Revenge” by Sir Francis Bacon and Julius Caesar by William shakespeare both utilize how public and private revenge can play a part in one’s downfall. Overall, Caesar’s assassination is driven by public retribution rather than private.

Edmond Dantes, the protagonist in The Count of Monte Cristo, is a man on the verge of great happiness, but that is all dramatically and irreparably ripped away. Edmond Dantes is a character who is in search of revenge for those who wronged him. A character analysis of Dantes reveals that through his characteristics, vow of revenge, the symbolism in the death of Fernand, and the symbolism in the eventual fall of Danglars, Edmond Dantes portrays the archetype of a hero in search of revenge.

The word revenge is heard all over the news today. The news shows how people are trying to get revenge such as terrorist groups or individuals harming each other. However, even though the use of the word is frequent, not everyone has a clear understanding of what revenge clearly means. Revenge is defined as someone taking action to harm someone who has done something wrong to that certain person. Bryce Nelson the author of Revenge: Sweet, Universal and Self-Destructive: [Home Edition] stated: “As the victim contemplates revenge, he hopes desperately to overcome his feelings of impotence and to regain his former sense of self-worth” (Nelson 1). This article demonstrated how revenge was human nature by showing an example of someone getting revenge. The examples are demonstrated in definitions, characteristics, stories, and real-life events.

As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The old law of ‘an eye for an eye’ leaves everybody blind.” By this, King is implying that revenge does not solve any issues, but instead affects multiple people who are involved in a conflict. Revenge is defined as the act of harming someone for any aggression towards another. “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet,” written by William Shakespeare, gives an excellent example that the thirst for vengeance can ruin everyone who is connected. Some examples of the play are Romeo and Tybalt, whose actions caused them to meet an unfaithful end. Their actions, which were guided by hatred, not only affected them, but both of their families. Romeo and Tybalt’s actions show that revenge itself can lead to great losses,

Revenge is the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt them. People have been getting revenge on others for thousands of years. People usually get revenge to regain power because when someone wrongs them they feel like power has been taken from them. Sometimes people like to go outside of the law to get revenge. This is because they feel like the law is not enough to give the person who wronged them the right amount of punishment for what they have done. “Daddy” by Sylvia Plath, “Sweat” by Zora Neale Hurston, and “Cask of the Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe all show the things they or their characters would do to get revenge on the person that wronged them and the different ways they did it.

“The best revenge is to not become like the one who wronged you,” said Marcus Aurelius. Revenge shows an evil part of someone that may not be captured at one’s first glance. Something that must be avoided for its immense toxicity. “The Cask of Amontillado” written by Edgar Allan tells a chilling story about how a man Montresor takes revenge on Fortunato for some unknown reason. The essay “Of Revenge” written by Sir Francis Bacon shows the flaws of revenge and how revenge only causes more harm than justice. When a person is wronged, it is not acceptable for that person to take revenge. Revenge is wrong because it hurts that person even more than what that person currently is. “This is certain, that a man consumed with a desire for revenge keeps

Dantes’ plan not only killed innocent people, but it destroyed the lives of other innocents and ruined a piece of himself. Dantes realizes this as he talks to Maximillien: “I laughed, like an avenging angel, at the evil men do to one another, but now I myself have been bitten by the serpent I was watching” (Page 402). Dantes brilliant plan involved understanding the motives of their enemies, by using people from their past to bring back their demons, and to force them into a position where they have nothing left but their misery. All through this process, Dantes mocked their stupidity, and reveled in the fact that justice is finally being fulfilled. However, as he did this, he also did not realize until it was too late that a void had filled his heart. His vengeful plan was absolutely perfect in the sense that almost everything was going to go exactly the way the Dantes wanted it to go. The very few flaws in his plan affected the only people he cared

The single most destructive force in this world is revenge. An immense amount of wars, murders, division, and hatred is due to the evil that is revenge. There are many famous forms of literature that discuss revenge. One is “Of Revenge” by Sir Francis Bacon. In this essay Bacon explains the evil of revenge and why it shouldn’t be taken. Also, down-playing revenge, Robert Kennedy gave a speech called “A Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Immediately following the death of Dr. King, Kennedy pleads with the African American community and America to forgive this offense instead of taking revenge for King’s murder. The final piece of media that discusses revenge does it in a different manor. Edgar Allen Poe writes about revenge in a short story called “The Cask of Amontillado.” The plot of this story is that of a man named Montresor desperately seeks revenge upon a colleague and eventually murders him by trapping him in catacombs deep underground. No matter what the circumstances, revenge should never be taken because men become controlled and destroyed by revenge, and revenge creates division among people.

Ann Park Lanphar, author of “The problem of Revenge in Medieval Literature”, states “The desire to return an injury insult, to pay back, to even the score, and thus to gain justice for oneself is a basic human impulse.”(Lanphar, 2010). However, those who choose that path can and will be punished. In fact, the Japanese Government issued a decree in 1873 prohibiting vengeance. The decree states “Furthermore, in extreme cases the undesirable situation often arises that one person wantonly and deliberately kills another in the name of revenge without regard for the rights and wrongs of the case or the justification for his act.”(Mills, 1976). Although it agrees that revenge is a natural human impulse, in no way does it make it acceptable. The government clarifies that you will be punished in saying “Let it be plainly understood that anyone who ignores this injunction and adheres to old customs, taking the laws into his own hands to kill for revenge, will be subject to a penalty appropriate to his offence.” (Mills, 1976). By overlooking the right path to take and choosing to avenge results in punishment, therefore those who chose it can not feel any progress to their

What of revenge? Is it appropriate? If yes, is it only appropriate in some cases? These four literature selections could help one find their answer. “The Sniper” is a short story written by Liam O’Flaherty about the civil war in Ireland and the revenge incorporated in it. “The Cask of Amontillado” was written by Edgar Allen Poe, who tells the story of a man consumed by revenge. “A Eulogy for Martin Luther King, Jr.” describes the want and need for forgiveness and is given by Robert F. Kennedy. “Of Revenge” is an essay telling of the glory of remission and forgiveness from Sir Francis Bacon. It is not appropriate to take revenge because there are better consequences with forgiveness and revenge does damage to others and yourself.

The purpose of revenge varies depending on the type of person you are, people find different reasons to exact revenge; however, most commonly, revenge is stimulated by an influx of conflicting emotions. As humans blindly take revenge believing it will require them to move forward, it unfortunately leaves us without closure causing us to further dwell on the situation. Playwright William Shakespeare in, Hamlet composes a tragedy compelled of overwhelming emotions pertaining to love and vengeance that creates the plot device known as revenge which becomes the backbone of multiple characters actions. In this tragic play, Hamlet is a representation of humanity, guided by the obsession of revenge which leads him down a path of evil. Inevitably, this path will shape him into a being of sadness and emptiness which ultimately leads to his demise and the deaths of others. Furthermore, Shakespeare includes other characters such as Laertes and Fortinbras to additionally strengthen the emotional aspect of the play as they both seek vengeance. While others may argue that the play focuses on inner struggles of various characters, the past relations between the fathers of Hamlet and Fortinbras cause young Fortinbras to endeavour in taking revenge, Hamlet’s father guides him to avenge his death, and the death of Laertes’ father forces him to respond which are all reasons as to why revenge is the backbone of the play.

Revenge has always been an exciting theme to incorporate into any literary work. This revenge adds conflict, action, and contrast to any story. There have been hundreds of thousands of stories and tales which cause readers to experience similar feeling to that of the main characters. With revenge, the reader may side with the main character whether or not the main character is morally right or wrong. By human nature, people around the globe have always been trying their hardest to come out on top in arguments or fights (Price 2009). As humans, they want to win. This is how a story about revenge is so well loved and experienced by many as it relates well with human nature and how a person would react to these situations. It is a natural feeling every single person feels at some point in their lives. Two well-known tales call this vengeful mode of literary artwork their own as they both portray characters who strive for revenge. These stories are Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and Sophocles’ Antigone. Shakespeare, a very famous playwright created his play with the intention of showing the audience how revenge returns to haunt the vengeful. He also showed how seeking revenge is not the ideal way of dealing with a situation. Sophocles created his play to show how justice can be better and more worthy than just seeking revenge. But he also how to be careful for seeking justice can turn into seeking revenge and a full circle back to the demise of the vengeful as well. There

The theme of Revenge has been utilized in numerous works of art throughout history, including books, plays, movies, etc. Revenge is the result of one’s desire for vengeance, however, revenge is known to be implied under high emotions of anger thus not with reason concluding with a horrible outcome. Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’ is no doubt a play about a tragedy caused by revenge; Prince Hamlet’s retribution for his father, King Hamlet’s murder and Laertes vengeance for his father, Polonius’ murder. The theme of revenge in Hamlet is portrayed through various literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony.

Revenge is considered by many, sought by some, and carried out by few. It consumes the avenger and what is left is madness. The theme of revenge is depicted in many works of literature. Two great examples of this theme would be The Butcher Boy by Patrick McCabe and Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare. In Shakespeare’s play the character of Hamlet is looking to avenge the murder of his father King Hamlet and in McCabe’s novel the character of Francie Brady seeks for revenge for almost everything that has happened to him, from the death of his mother to the loss of Joe’s friendship. Often the question of whether revenge is justified arises. In Hamlet’s case I see revenge as being justifiable because his motivations are strong,