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    influence the behavior of others or the course of events. Too much power can be very harmful to human nature. In the count of monte cristo and Viva La Vida both the author uses diction and symbolism to emphasize the idea that power can persuade a person to destroy themselves even though power is not admirable for human nature. The use of diction and symbolism in the Count of Monte Cristo fetters the reader a emend perception of power. “ “Now my friend,”continued Faria, looking at Dantes with an almost

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    Le Château d’If is an important building in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas because, not only does it introduce the conflict of the plot and allow the narrative and motivation of Edmond Dantès to be set, it is also presented as an embodiment of many of the themes prominent throughout the novel. The story is set in 19th century France during and immediately after Napoleon’s fall from power. As such, politics and the ways of the justice system are quite frequently outlined in the novel

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    not follow laws or societal justice. In the case of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, a man is thrown into prison. He is framed for betraying the government. However, this man is innocent. As soon as he escapes from his 14 years in prison, he gives himself a mission: to exact revenge upon the people who threw him away. Such is the story of a man turning to personal justice. Alexandre Dumas’ novel The Count of Monte Cristo demonstrates why there is a clear line

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    status and have major flaws in them, leading to their downfall. Epic heroes have supernatural powers and have many travels and adventures. Romantic heroes are considered outcasts of their society and end up sacrificing one personal thing. "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas, "The Odyssey" by Homer, and the movie "Thor" by Kenneth Branagh have characters that exhibit the characteristics of romantic heroes because of their characteristics and paths they take on the hero cycle. Edmond Dantes is

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    effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” In two different pieces of literature, The Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, two characters discover their talents through adversity but utilize them for very different means. In The Count of Monte Cristo, one can see the unjust subjugation and imprisonment of Edmond Dantes for a crime he did not commit. While imprisoned for just over a decade, he becomes skilled

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    determined to strike his vengeance on those who incarcerated him. During the time this book was written, the most popular genre was D’Artagnan romances which were based off of historical events and people. Although what transpires within The Count of Monte Cristo is fictitious, the hardships the protagonist and other characters face, is indeed comparable to those of which many have endured for centuries. Alexandre Dumas utilizes the main character of the story to overcome multiple complications which

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    The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas was completed in 1844, and is one of his most well-known works, along with The Three Musketeers. Originally published in the Journal des Débats in a serial of eighteen parts, the novel appeared in book form in Paris by Pétion in 18 volumes with the first two issued in 1844 and the remaining sixteen in 1845. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean Sea in 1815-1839. This means that the story occurs during the era of the Bourbon

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    Journeying through the world that Alexandre Dumas creates in The Count of Monte Cristo, many argue that the motive for Dantes’s actions is revenge; however, a major change in his character takes place that portrays his motive to be that of justice. The main character, Edmond Dantes, starts off earning a successful living, but due to the jealousy of his acquaintances and the corruption of the justice system, he is falsely convicted of treason, punishable by a life sentence. He suffers from his innocence

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    usually paired with some awful dramatic irony that achieves the effect of catharsis. But if one reads The Count of Monte Cristo, one would find that Dumas himself does not really care for the existence of fate. This is the most evident in the count’s first conversation with Villefort where the two characters almost seem to take sides, Villefort arguing for the inevitability of fate, and the count for the power of Providence: Satan bowed his head, and groaned. ‘You mistake,’ he said, ‘Providence does

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    In Kevin Reynolds’ film adaptation of “The Count of Monte Cristo”, there are many prime examples of significant events and their effects on characters. With an intense plotline and uniquely dramatic assortment of settings, it creates the perfect piece for analysis. One particular conclusion that can be made from this in-depth study of the story is that significant events and adversity change us on a fundamental level, and cause us to act drastically. This is clearly illustrated by Edmond Dantes’

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