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The Count of Monte Cristo Study Guide

by Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo study guide contains a biography of Alexandre Dumas, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

Short Summary

The novel begins with the handsome young sailor Edmond Dantes. He has just returned from a journey aboard the Pharaon. The Pharaon's shipowner, M. Morrel, rushes out to meet the ship. He finds that the captain has died en route, and Dantes has assumed the post with admirable skill. He thus plans to make Dantes officially the next captain of the ship.

Dantes future is thus promising. His father's financial situation as well as his own will be greatly ameliorated. In addition, Dantes has plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes who has awaited his return from sea with great anxiety and love.

Dantes will not get the chance to realize his bright future, however. His success has earned him three conspiring enemies. They write a letter…

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• The Count of Monte Cristo Summary
• About The Count of Monte Cristo
• Character List
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 1-10
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 11-20
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 21-30
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 31-40
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 41-50
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 51-60
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 61-73
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