THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - CHAPTERS 47-49

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - CHAPTERS 47-49

So many things to discuss from these chapters! We are seeing Monte Cristo orchestrate meetings with his enemies (unbeknownst to them!) and gaining their wonder, admiration, and trust. He is invited into their personal spaces, because he knows their weaknesses and how to appeal to them!

-Who rules the roost of Danglars' home? The Baroness! Her rooms are off limits to her husband unless he brings someone of interest. Her curiosity antennae is already pointed the count's direction because of the gossip coming her way, but her horses! That seals the deal! The count's quote, "I have achieved my aim. I now hold the domestic bliss of this household in my hands, and I am simultaneously about to win the heart of the Baron and that of his wife" is priceless!

-Villefort is not dead! Who did Bertuccio kill?

-The way to Villefort's attentions- the saving of his wife and son, but the ultimate hook is the deep discussion that happens between him and the count. There is so much that happens here. What started out as a duty quickly turns to awe as the count wields his knowledge of the legal systems of many countries. His ability to correctly pinpoint the focus of those in authority as being the workings of the system instead of the common man. (Anyone care to travel down that path in comparison/contrast of our government?)

-We also get a good view into Monte Cristo. His enemies - distance, time, and that he is mortal! The deal he made with the devil because of the "terrible ambition" that was "devouring his soul."

-Thoughts on the personification of Providence as a daughter of God?

-How about that the devil had the ability to make Cristo an agent of Providence?

-Lastly why is it so important that Haydee keeps her birth, past, and parents a secret?