Alexandre Dumas, père

Why is Alexandre Dumas Famous? Over the years I have been many books that I've read by many artists. Many of these books have caught my attention and made me realize how joyous it is to read books. But no other writer has ever had an impact on me like the great Alexandre Dumas. His style of writing is one that has lived with me in some dark times. Especially his novel The Three Musketeers, about a young man in a big city and the hardships he faces to achieve his dream of fulfilling his destiny of

Book Tittle: Count of Monte Cristo Genre: Fiction Author: Alexandre Dumas Number of Pages: 634 Summary and “Arrangement” of the book: • The general arrangement of the book is that it is broken up into short, event-oriented chapters. Each chapter focuses specifically on the details f a single event with little deviance in terms of the story line. The chapters build upon each other in a way that creates a well-rounded understanding of the protagonist Edmond Dantés’ life. •

1. Edmond Dantes was a simple and humble sailor who fell victim when his jealous partners frame him towards a political situation. Surrounded by tragedies during his imprisonment, such as his only companion, Abbe Faria, dying along with his aging father starving himself to death. Prison changes him however, entering an honest man and exiting as a resentful one. He becomes the Count of Monte Cristo when he goes to an island that Faria described to him and finds treasure. He becomes the Count of Monte

In the book The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexander Dumas tells the tragic tale of a man plotting for his revenge. The reader never knows how the main character, Edmond Dantes, intends to take revenge on those who have wronged him. In order to avenge the people who have imprisoned him, Dantes breaks out of prison and retreats to the Island of Monte Cristo where he finds treasure. The original novel and the movie are vastly different. The attributes of the characters and the plot sequence of the movie

The character D'Artagnan was flawed. In the beginning, the movie portrayed D'Artagnan as a great swordsman and can defend himself if needed; he was even going to fight all of the musketeers! The problem is that D'Artagnan got himself knocked out or kidnapped quite a few times. I understand that he is new to this “musketeer life,” but to be worthy of the position he should have been less reckless and more skillful in his fighting. Another thing is when D'Artagnan and Athos got into a rough situation

specifically taught him one thing. God is in control of every aspect of your life. Towards the beginning of the book, he is content with everything in his life. He thanks god for everything he’s given him. Edmond says, “God is always more powerful than man” (Dumas 21). He is a strong believer and often relates back to god and the fact that everything is his will. As the plot line progresses Edmond gets betrayed, attempts to seek revenge, finds treasure, and becomes the Count of Monte Cristo. Through all of

Douglas Horton once said, "While seeking revenge, dig two graves - one for yourself". The Count of Monte Cristo, a truly captivating novel written by Alexandre Dumas, lives to tell the tale of a young French Sailor, Edmond Dantés, who is forced to spend fourteen years in prison due to the actions of his jealous enemies or so-called "friends". When he eventually escapes, he is left with the feelings of a strong hatred and a thirst for revenge which sets him up to be the man he develops into throughout

Many people betray Dantès, the protagonist in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Those who betray Edmond are motivated by jealousy and hatred. It is ironic how many characters in the book do not like him because he is well liked by many people. Throughout the novel the people Dantès thinks are his friends betray him and send him to prison but, he manages to escape and take on a new look and personality with a newly acquired fortune, but the betrayal does not stop there. His friends continue

many incompetent choices. The book The Count of Monte Cristo also provides imagery when the author writes, “‘He’s carrying away the body of my son!’ He tried to run after Monte Cristo, but, as in a nightmare, he felt his feet rooted to the floor.” (Dumas, 485) This authors quote provides the imagery of something you love being carried away as if in a nightmare. The quote put into the story is what the readers need in order to understand how he was ripped of his perfect life, just like Edmund was years

5. Throughout the story Dumas made assumptions on Americans and her own family as well. Dumas collected evidence to prove majority of the things she believed by changing her name for awhile in her life. When Dumas’ name became “Julie” she realized that more people were drawn to her and that she had more friends too. When the Iranian Revolution came she realized that many kids were only her friend because they thought she was American due to her name and having no accent. Many people hate Iranians