Structure & Plot
What role did abbé faría play in Edmund’s life?
Gave him the key to the treasure in Monte Cristo, and taught him about different areas, philosophy, mathematics, etc…
Why did Danglars use his left hand when writing the letter of denunciation for Edmund?
he wanted to hide his handwriting
What city does the novel open in and what does this setting show about Edmond’s life at the beginning of the story?
The novel opens in Marseille, showing Edmond’s simple, happy life as a successful young sailor with a bright future.
What is the critical structural function of Dantès’ brief stop at the Isle of Elba?
It provides Danglars with the concrete "proof" (the letter) necessary to trigger the political accusation
How does the narrator help the reader understand Edmond’s character in the opening chapters?
by detailed explanations of his personality through unbiased eyes
How did Mercedes react when meeting the Count of Monte Cristo?
She turns pale, trembles, and is visibly shaken upon recognizing him
How are Monsieur Bertuccio and Benedetto related?
Benedetto is the adopted son of Bertuccio, and Bertuccio found him while Villefort was burying him alive
How does the setting of Edmond’s home in Marseilles reflect his simple, peaceful life before his arrest?
His home in Marseille is modest and calm, reflecting Edmond’s simple, peaceful, and hopeful life before everything goes wrong.
What specific piece of information from Abbé Faria enables Dantès to definitively know the motives and methods of his enemies?
The application of the deductive axiom: "If you wish to discover the author of any bad action, discover the person to whom that bad action could be advantageous".
What type of narrator does the novel use?
3rd person omniscient narrator
According to Abbé Faria, from whom did Caesar Spada hide his family’s treasure?
Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) and his son Cesare Borgia
Why does busoni show caderousse a diamond?
to appeal to his greed and make him confess his betrayal of edmund
What part of villefort’s house allowed Bertuccio to hide?
He hid in the garden behind the small wall and bushes
The central purpose of the King (Louis XVIII) delaying his conversation with M. de Blacas regarding Napoleon’s return is structurally to show what?
The King's intellectual detachment and focus on scholarly pursuits, demonstrated by consulting a "voluminous scholar" on a passage from a classic author
Is the narrator reliable or unreliable? Why?
He is reliable because he is omniscient and 3rd person omniscient is always reliable
When Danglars decides to write to Yanina to inquire about Fernand Mondego, what is his primary stated motivation?
To satisfy his curiosity regarding the mystery surrounding the name Fernand Mondego
How are Abbe Faria and Dantes symbolically related, according to Abbe?
Father and Son
Where was the island of montecristo located?
Mediterranean sea
When Danglars decides to write to Yanina to inquire about Fernand Mondego, what is his primary, stated motivation?
To satisfy his curiosity regarding the mystery surrounding the name Fernand Mondego.
How does the narrator’s shift in tone from Marseille to the Chateau reinforce Edmond’s emotional decline? Give one example.
The tone changes from hopeful in Marseille to dark in the Château d’If, reflecting Edmond’s growing despair.
What was the value of the Diamond that the priest gave Carderrousse, and how much did he sell it for?
50,000 franz initial value, Sold for 45,000
What is the political cause for which Abbé Faria has been jailed?
Italian unification
Where was the meeting where The Count of Montecristo decided where to buy his house, at what time dinner was supposed to be served?
Albert de Morcef’s house, half-past ten
When Albert challenges Beauchamp, Beauchamp offers a three-week delay before fighting. What specific structural action does Beauchamp intend to take during that period?
Investigate the veracity of the Yanina article to determine if the assertion is false or true, before choosing to fight or retract
What function does the omniscient narrator have on the novel
to better describe the character’s thoughts and have scenes wich the main character did not present, So the alter personas can remain a surprise.