... was picked up by a ship full of smugglers and stayed with them until he found Monte Cristo. When he recovered his treasure, he was overwhelmed at the amount of money he had inquired. He then changed his name to the Count of Monte Cristo, and started to seek revenge on those that had wronged him. In the end, he rewarded many who were good to him, such as ... the Morrel family. Monsieur Morrel was the shipowner that gave him the position as captain. He also got back ... at the four men that had put him in prison and ruined ... ...

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In the Count of Monte Cristo, Alexander Dumas brought about one of the best revenge tragedies filled with such exhilarating details. Edmond Dantes, whose life was brought to ruin by Fernand, Danglars and Villefort, sought vengeance on his enemies by taking away what they loved the most. Fernand, who participated in Edmond's imprisonment and suffering by sending the treason letter to the prosecutor, ended up losing his wife, Mercedes ... Paris with his mom and abandon his name and property. For Mercedes, she never loved Fernand and did not have any regret of living him behind. This was, ironic...

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... character: Edmond Dantes loses all perception of being a hero after his baptismal escape from the Chateau d"If, also by lying and changing his identity to The Count Of Monte Cristo. He was truly a hero to many people; but after disclosure of a friend, his Abomination, Bitterness, excruciating ... torment, and his final Vengeance, took over his heart and soul. Edmond Dantes had everything; a beautiful wife, a propitious future, friends and family that loved him very much. It seemed as if his life was flawless. There was nothing that could possibly stand in the ... good job at. He didn't ...

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... for three men to obtain individual prosperity, whilst causing another man to be condemned for life was the root for the predominant theme of corruption in The Count of Monte Cristo. Each man who partook in the action of removing Edmond Dantes from his position of employment, father, and fiancee sought to gain prosperity in separate domains, M. Danglars in his occupation, M. de Villefort in his ... social standing, and Fernand Mondego with the love of Mercedes, Edmond's betrothed. M. Danglars was a man filled with vicious hatred and cruel ... occupational prosperity that he conceived a ...

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... were eventually destroyed by their greed. Caderousse had so much greed that he killed his own wife in order to have a diamond and the money already paid for it by a jeweler. Later, while robbing Monte Cristo's house, he is caught by Monte Cristo, but allowed to leave; while leaving, he is killed by his old friend Benedetto whom he had blackmailed earlier. Danglars is also ... eventually destroyed by those people. While serving Ali Pasha, Fernand surrendered to Ali Pasha's enemies which completely destroyed Ali Pasha. After ruining the Ali Pasha, Fernand sold the Ali Pasha's wife and dau...

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... does use it for his plan of vengeance. Shot on location in Ireland and Malta. The direction and atmosphere that Kevin Reynolds has portrayed in this movie warps you back to 19th century France. The casting was superb when it comes to the most important character of all, the Count of Monte Cristo. James Caviezel wins over your heart from his ignorant and child like manner in ... the beginning to his vengeful and stubborn demeanor. He has so much passion for the character that they could not have picked anyone better. Guy ... Pearce portrays the man who has all the money with no soul. In...

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• Grade Level: High School