The book The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas has numerous aspects that can be observed using PACTT.
First of all, the plot of this book was astounding. It was intricate and interesting. Each part led to the next. The betrayals and rewards added such a huge amount to this book.
Second, throughout the book, the atmosphere was interesting and mysterious. The author created plot and character that worked together to form both a tense, sad and joyous atmosphere. The variations allowed for greater depth of understanding of the book as a whole.
Third, Alexandre Dumas created such vivid and well developed characters. You see first hand how certain events impact certain characters. The characters also have a very human aspect to them. There is a thirst for revenge and a call to reward those who are worthy. The love issues throughout the book also form the characters into who the author intended them to become.
Fourth, this book contains a few different themes. The big idea behind this book is the consequences of your actions. I you betray someone, you will receive what you're due. Edmond Dantes becomes someone resembling a judge of higher authority. He dishes out the consequences that certain people deserve.
Another theme revolves around the whole idea of love. Characters are losing love, regaining love, and forming new love. This whole concept seems to keep the book in motion.
Finally, the author's technique compliments the already well formed characters and plot. The heated dialogue that lead to the demise of others and local colour of France brought a new level of depth to the story.
In conclusion, all of these elements were brought together in perfect balanced by the author to form an extremely well crafted and well developed piece of literature.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Reward and Joy
May 16th, 1835
During my revenge, I was at work in another area of my life. This area is much brighter than the other. I have executed a plan to save Morrel's son Maximilian's fiance, Valentine Villefort, from certain death that would've ben brought upon her by the hand of her evil and murderous minded step-mother.
I made Maximilian believe that Valentine had died. Secretly, I knew that she did not die. I gave her a pill that made her only appear to be dead.
The news tore down Maximilian's spirits and he searched for a chance for death to overcome himself so he may be with Valentine again.
When I saw his deep sorrow, I brought Maximilian to the island of Monte Cristo where he discovers that Valentine is truly alive. He is overcome by a joy like no other.
Seeing their joy, I came to realize my own personal joy and love for Haydee who still lived with me.
We sailed away with each other and I felt what love and true joy was like once more.
"All human wisdom is contained in these two words, - Wait and Hope."
During my revenge, I was at work in another area of my life. This area is much brighter than the other. I have executed a plan to save Morrel's son Maximilian's fiance, Valentine Villefort, from certain death that would've ben brought upon her by the hand of her evil and murderous minded step-mother.
I made Maximilian believe that Valentine had died. Secretly, I knew that she did not die. I gave her a pill that made her only appear to be dead.
The news tore down Maximilian's spirits and he searched for a chance for death to overcome himself so he may be with Valentine again.
When I saw his deep sorrow, I brought Maximilian to the island of Monte Cristo where he discovers that Valentine is truly alive. He is overcome by a joy like no other.
Seeing their joy, I came to realize my own personal joy and love for Haydee who still lived with me.
We sailed away with each other and I felt what love and true joy was like once more.
"All human wisdom is contained in these two words, - Wait and Hope."
The Fall of Danglars
November 21st, 1834
The day I have awaited has finally come. Danglars has felt the pain of betrayal and hopelessness.
I used a simple plan to bring an end to Danglars' happiness. I used his thirst for money against him. Through various scams and frauds, I managed to destroy his fortune. I also destroyed his family by splitting him and his daughter apart and making his wife cost him even more money.
As Danglars made one final attempt to escape, I had him captured by an Italian bandit named Luigi.
During Danglars, imprisonment, he is forced to pay absurd amounts of money for food and water. His money is basically completely depleted.
I decided not to kill Danglars. I simply left him without a penny to his name on the street.
The men who wronged me have received their much deserved repayment. I find nothing but satisfaction in witnessing their demise.
The day I have awaited has finally come. Danglars has felt the pain of betrayal and hopelessness.
I used a simple plan to bring an end to Danglars' happiness. I used his thirst for money against him. Through various scams and frauds, I managed to destroy his fortune. I also destroyed his family by splitting him and his daughter apart and making his wife cost him even more money.
As Danglars made one final attempt to escape, I had him captured by an Italian bandit named Luigi.
During Danglars, imprisonment, he is forced to pay absurd amounts of money for food and water. His money is basically completely depleted.
I decided not to kill Danglars. I simply left him without a penny to his name on the street.
The men who wronged me have received their much deserved repayment. I find nothing but satisfaction in witnessing their demise.
The Fall of Villefort
August 20th, 1834
Again I have brought down the hammer of judgment against another man who has wronged me. Villefort. It took a longer duration of time before I brought this wretched man to an end. I decided to take advantage of his wife's twisted mind. She had thoughts and hopes of murder. I fostered and grew these thoughts and hopes into actions. Before long, I had secretly taught her about the use of poison and she slowly murdered each person who lived in the house except Villefort. As a final blow to Villefort, I exposed his dark and treacherous acts of his past. He had buried his illegitimate child while it was still living. There was no hope for Villefort. After his wife's killing spree, he was led to believe that everyone that mattered to him was killed. As a result of his charges and despair, Villefort lost all sanity. Two men down, only Danglars remains to taste my wrath.
Again I have brought down the hammer of judgment against another man who has wronged me. Villefort. It took a longer duration of time before I brought this wretched man to an end. I decided to take advantage of his wife's twisted mind. She had thoughts and hopes of murder. I fostered and grew these thoughts and hopes into actions. Before long, I had secretly taught her about the use of poison and she slowly murdered each person who lived in the house except Villefort. As a final blow to Villefort, I exposed his dark and treacherous acts of his past. He had buried his illegitimate child while it was still living. There was no hope for Villefort. After his wife's killing spree, he was led to believe that everyone that mattered to him was killed. As a result of his charges and despair, Villefort lost all sanity. Two men down, only Danglars remains to taste my wrath.
The Fall of Count de Morcerf
May 15th, 1834
I have successfully executed my revenge against one of the men who was behind my downfall. The Count de Morcerf. I let out information that I had discovered along my travels that he did not want to be known by anyone. The Count de Morcerf turned on another man he was associated with named Ali Pacha. He sold Ali's wife and daughter in to slavery. I saved Ali's daughter Haydee years ago from the dark clutches of slavery. She has lived with me ever since. Her testimony against the Count de Morcerf sealed his fate. As a result of this trial, Mercedes and Albert ran away from Fernand and Fernand's precious name was completely disgraced. As a result he took his life. One man down, two more to go.
I have successfully executed my revenge against one of the men who was behind my downfall. The Count de Morcerf. I let out information that I had discovered along my travels that he did not want to be known by anyone. The Count de Morcerf turned on another man he was associated with named Ali Pacha. He sold Ali's wife and daughter in to slavery. I saved Ali's daughter Haydee years ago from the dark clutches of slavery. She has lived with me ever since. Her testimony against the Count de Morcerf sealed his fate. As a result of this trial, Mercedes and Albert ran away from Fernand and Fernand's precious name was completely disgraced. As a result he took his life. One man down, two more to go.
The Revenge Begins
April 28th, 1834
Things are now falling into place. I recently was in Rome under the name of the Count of Monte Cristo. I am making my way into the lives of the others that have wronged me.
In Rome, I met a man named Albert de Morcerf. He is the son of Mercedes and Fernand who now goes by the name of the Count de Morcerf. I managed to protect Albert from bandits so he took me to his family. Fernand didn't notice me but I could tell that Mercedes did. Since no one recognizes me, I am in the perfect position to plot and execute my revenge against Danglars, Count de Morcerf and Villefort.
Things are now falling into place. I recently was in Rome under the name of the Count of Monte Cristo. I am making my way into the lives of the others that have wronged me.
In Rome, I met a man named Albert de Morcerf. He is the son of Mercedes and Fernand who now goes by the name of the Count de Morcerf. I managed to protect Albert from bandits so he took me to his family. Fernand didn't notice me but I could tell that Mercedes did. Since no one recognizes me, I am in the perfect position to plot and execute my revenge against Danglars, Count de Morcerf and Villefort.
Caderousse and Reward
February 19th, 1824
Just recently, I visited one of my wrongdoers, Caderousse. I went under the name of Abbe Busoni so I will not be recognized or noticed as my former self.
Caderousse was running an inn in Marseilles. He wasn't doing very well though. I posed as the executer of my own will and showed him a large diamond that could be his. Caderousse began to tell me the whole story about the betrayal of the man he once knew. Danglars, Fernand and Caderousse framed me so I would be imprisoned. I also learned that my father had passed away and Mercedes had married Fernand. Finally, he told me that my former ship owner, Morrel, is close to losing all of his money. Various catastrophes sunk all of his ships but the Pharaon. He is on the verge of despair. I was filled with a renewed sense of rage and sadness.
Caderousse admitted to feeling awful and tormented after I was put in prison. For his kind words of regret, I gave him the entire diamond.
Upon leaving Caderousse, I decided to save Morell from all of his debt. I anonymously left a bag of paid debt notes in his house and a large diamond. He is a good man and deserves to be saved from misfortune.
Just recently, I visited one of my wrongdoers, Caderousse. I went under the name of Abbe Busoni so I will not be recognized or noticed as my former self.
Caderousse was running an inn in Marseilles. He wasn't doing very well though. I posed as the executer of my own will and showed him a large diamond that could be his. Caderousse began to tell me the whole story about the betrayal of the man he once knew. Danglars, Fernand and Caderousse framed me so I would be imprisoned. I also learned that my father had passed away and Mercedes had married Fernand. Finally, he told me that my former ship owner, Morrel, is close to losing all of his money. Various catastrophes sunk all of his ships but the Pharaon. He is on the verge of despair. I was filled with a renewed sense of rage and sadness.
Caderousse admitted to feeling awful and tormented after I was put in prison. For his kind words of regret, I gave him the entire diamond.
Upon leaving Caderousse, I decided to save Morell from all of his debt. I anonymously left a bag of paid debt notes in his house and a large diamond. He is a good man and deserves to be saved from misfortune.
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