THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - CHAPTERS 38-40

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO -CHAPTERS 38-40

Is anyone else giving a great big HOORAY  that we have read 467 PAGES? This is a HUGE accomplishment!! Way to go!!

As our adventure packed tale moves us along, we find the door the count will use to enter into the lives that are due his retribution, the saving of Albert. Albert is now in his debt and has promised to introduce him to Paris Society when he arrives in 3 months time, May 21 at precisely 10:30 am.

Let's start with quotes and descriptions that stuck out. Did you notice anything? I had a few.

-The count's truthfulness always strikes me. His quote to Albert about his rescue is no exception. "I assure you that I was only waiting for this opportunity to carry out some plans that I have been considering for a long while."

- How about when Franz shook the hand of the count? "It was as icy as the hand of a corpse." Death is in the air.

The Guests-

We are beginning to see the hand of God or Fate play into things. I mention Fate, because I don't know that our count would credit God's hand in things. After all, while Monte Cristo orchestrated the meeting in Paris, how telling is his surprise to find out that Albert is considering marrying Baron Danglars daughter. Who would have guessed that Morrel, the son of Dantes' faithful boss from long ago, would also be present?

Thoughts on Monte Cristo's handcrafted sleeping cure?

Any comments on the count's words of how he never worries about his neighbor or society? Does he hold them in low esteem and neutral?

Another satisfying 3 chapters!!