The Count of Monte Cristo Questions on Villefort
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Who are the Cavalcantis in The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Cavalcantis in "The Count of Monte Cristo" are imposters used by the Count to exact revenge on Villefort. Major Cavalcanti pretends to be a wealthy Italian noble, while Andrea Cavalcanti,...
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Why didn't Villefort help Dantès in The Count of Monte Cristo?
Villefort does not help the nineteen-year-old sailor Edmond Dantès, recently arrested for carrying a letter from the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte to his followers in Paris, because the letter was...
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What happens to the characters in "The Count of Monte Cristo"?
The characters in "The Count of Monte Cristo" face their personal flaws, or "dragons," which shape their fates. Danglars's greed leads to his downfall, losing family and life. De Villefort's pursuit...
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What did each of Dante's four enemies hope to gain?
Each of Dante's four enemies sought personal gain from his downfall. Fernand Mondego wanted Mercedes, Dante's fiancée, and succeeded in marrying her and gaining wealth and political power. Danglars...