The Count of Monte-Cristo (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Alexandre Dumas
- First Published: 1844
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Historical
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Setting: France
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction, Adventure
- Subjects: Justice, History, Politics, Prisoners, France or French people, Love or romance, Crime or criminals, Escapes, Nineteenth century, Mistaken or secret identity, Islands, Revenge, Greed, Sailing or sailors, Adventure, Wealth, Duels or dueling, Treasure
- Locales: Paris, France, Rome, Italy, Marseilles, France
Characters Discussed
Edmond Dantès (ehd-MOHN dahn-TEHS), a young man unjustly imprisoned in the grim Château D’If. He escapes fourteen years later, after he has learned where a vast fortune is amassed. He secures the fortune and assumes the title of Count of Monte-Cristo. He then sets about avenging himself on those who were instrumental in having him imprisoned.
M. Morrel, a merchant and shipowner, the friend of young Dantès, and the benefactor of Edmond’s father. He is later saved by Monte-Cristo from bankruptcy and suicide.
M. Danglars (dahn-GLAR), an...
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