Type of Literary Work: Historical Novel

This book is an example of a historical Novel. It is historically accurate, and consists of characters that could have existed in the nineteenth century.

Theme:Judgment Day comes to us all inevitably. We all pay for all evil and injustices of our life, yet sometimes there will be someone so viciously wronged, that he will return like a wrath of nature, with and unquenchable thirst for vengeance. Such a vendetta is the building block for the theme of this novel. The Count of Monte Cristo is that wrath of vengeance that crushes those who plotted his demise.

Fernand Mondego and Danglars both wronged Dantes, and both were motivated by envy. Both men were filled with jealousy and never thought of the consequences of their actions. Villefort disposes of Dantes because of ambition. He would stop at nothing to climb the aristocratic ladder. Finally, Caderousse, a man that is simply ill natured, helped in the destruction of Dantes> None of these men could fathom how costly the price of these injustices would be.

The actions and painful consequences exemplify the novel's theme. Injustice toward the innocent for ignoble motives such as envy and jealous

The Count's mission has been accomplished and therefore sails away with his new found love, Haydee.

Personal Evaluation: After reading this book, I can see why it has such and enduring popularity. The plot is exciting, and absorbs the reader into a romantic adventure. The characters are clearly described, and are put into situations causing the reader to grow emotions toward the characters.

Monsieur Morrel (the elder): He was not as major as other characters mentioned, but helped in the plot's development. It was because of him that Dantes held Maximilien in such high regard. Monsieur Morrel was a good, kind, and hones man. He promoted Dantes, and attempted to convince Villefort to release him from the Chateau d'If. Allowing him to pay off his debts, and regain his good name and fortune rewards his good will.

After a short stay in Rome at the time of the Carnival, we are settled in Paris. Here most of the plot is developed. The novel finally concludes in the Isle of Monte Cristo.

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Approximate Word count = 1895
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)