... his own works. Two of his most popular works are The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Love is the predominant theme in The Count of Monte Cristo and honor is the predominant theme in The Three Musketeers, however both are filled with betrayal and revenge. Dumas believed that in life love and betrayal are the greatest emotions one can feel, to have one you ... the matter of betrayal it is the opposite, the loyalty is broken and because of that the betrayer becomes a dishonorable person to the rest of society. When writing Dumas always keeps the sub-theme of honor in the bac...

• Word Count: 1653
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Alexandre Dumas" novel "The Three Musketeers" remains extremely exciting and funny. This novel keeps the reader on the edge the entire time, wondering what will happen next. The novel follows four men that remain insupportable: D"Artagna, Athos, Porthos and Aramis in their heroic acts, D"Artagnan's love interests and the continues scandals between the Queen, King and Duke of Buckingham. The end of this novel is the best part. It leaves the reader ... friends: D"Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis. It has become apparent that D"Artagnan is the central character of the novel, Dumas has portrayed...

• Word Count: 1188
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... build. In Alexandre Dumas" Novel The Three Musketeers, there are many secrets kept from the characters and the reader. The three central characters take on assumed names, each for their own reasons, but only one Athos, has a secret and not to keep a reputation. In fact the only character Dumas tells us completely about is d"Artagnan the hero and only known life of the group. Perhaps the biggest mystery is the identity of Milady who ... secret at this point in the story reveals his comfort with d"Artagnan and the growth of their friendship. Athos" story also serves as a teaching aid. Now...

• Word Count: 803
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a story about friendship, politics, and vengeance. The story takes place in 17th century France during the reign of Louis XIII. The main character, D'Artagnan, arrived in Paris, made close friends, became entangled in the politics of the day, and emerged stronger for it. After receiving a letter of introduction and a blessing from his father, D'Artagnan, a Gascon scarcely twenty years old, left for Paris to attempt ... when they were met by the Cardinal. The Cardinal requested for them to guard him on the road and, doing so, the three musketeers were...

• Word Count: 952
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School