... the very beginning of the novel, to the very end. Throughout the novel D"Artagnan turns to Athos for guidance. Athos is the most important of the three musketeers. He is also a father figure to D"Artagnan. This may be because he is also the oldest of his comrades. However He is still young at heart ... The reader sees her as an ultimately evil cardinalist agent. At one point D"Artagnan becomes obsessed or "in love" with her, but eventually she and the musketeers become enemies. This lady has a secret and will kill anyone who finds it out. Also her left shoulder is marked with the Fleur-...

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

... the common person from persecution. "All for one and one for all" is the musketeer's motto and they do exactly what it says. The musketeers exhibit these values in different ways depending on the musketeer or the situation. For example D"Artagnan is willing to duel to the death over his personal ... that with love any person can change their ways of deceit and betrayal. Betrayal is another theme that Dumas uses throughout his works. In The Three Musketeers there are two different instances of betrayal. The first, which the story centers around is Cardinal Richelieu betraying the king of ...

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