THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO -CHAPTERS 7-9 B

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - CHAPTERS 7-9 B

Answers to my observations

- de Villefort is very concerned about appearances. He practices his facial expressions in front of a mirror to get them just right. We see that at the beginning of Chpt. 7. By the end of Chpt. 7 he is in a panic about what it would mean for this letter addressed to his father to get out. According to chpt. 9 he has a "sick heart" where a "mortal abscess began to spread" because an innocent man is taking the fall for de Villefort's father.

 Dantes is very honorable and dependable. He doesn't put on airs. He loves his father very much and respects him.

They both are engaged. However, Dantes loves Mercedes. de Villefort has a love for Renee, but it's her position and connections that are the main attractions.

- The fateful letter that is addressed to his father a Napoleon supporter. How ironic!

- Remember the Chateau d'If that was mentioned at the very beginning that set an air of foreboding? This infamous prison was known for holding individuals that committed crimes against the crown. In chapter 8 Dantes realizes that he had had several opportunities to escape on his boat ride over. His trusting personality refused to allow him to believe that he wasn't going to be released. He could have swam away, met up with his father and Mercedes, and began a new life. If only ..

- de Villefort tells his father-in-law to sell any government stocks he has, secures an audience with king to deliver news that only he can tell. By doing this he makes it seem that Napoleon is planning another takeover and Dantes is truly a traitor and should be incarcerated.

- reference to Virgil's Aeneid. I will add more to this response later I'm at a b-ball game.

- Renee - now hates Dantes for the interruption he has become

Mercedes- in the pit of despair

Fernand-sliding himself into the empty position Dantes has left

Morrel- still trying to get Dantes freed

Caderousse- trying to drink away his guilt

Danglars-alone, but happy about the possibilities the future holds

de Villefort- on his way to Paris to outwardly justify his actions.

Dantes' father- broken by grief

Dantes- buried in a dungeon