Thesis: Alexander Dumas, in his book The Count of Monte Cristo, argues that great happiness can only be achieved by suffering greatly; and if you suffer you will be paid back with happiness. ... For example, in the book, the Count says, "Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss,"(441). ... This is implying that all the suffering the Count went through was worth it because he's happy and safe. ... For example, Maxemillien one told the Count, "My friend, the voice of my heart is very sad and promises me nothing but sorrow," (408). ... The Count also...

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Abbe died before they could escape and left him with knowledge of a treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. ... He was picked up by a ship full of smugglers and stayed with them until he found Monte Cristo. ... He then changed his name to the Count of Monte Cristo, and started to seek revenge on those that had wronged him. ...

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The Count of Monte Cristo; written by Alexander Dumas; the main character: Edmond Dantes loses all perception of being a hero after his baptismal escape from the Chateau d"If, also by lying and changing his identity to The Count Of Monte Cristo. ...

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In the books "Wuthering Heights", "The Scarlet Letter", and "The Count of Monte Cristo" characters are all enraged and begin to dig their enemy's grave. ... In "The Count of Monte Cristo", Edmund Dantes provided an example of how getting even does not solve all problems. ... " (Alexandre Dumas) Once he escaped, he took the opportunity to find the treasure on Monte Cristo. ...

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In the Count of Monte Cristo, Alexander Dumas brought about one of the best revenge tragedies filled with such exhilarating details. ... He eventually married Mercedes and became a rich and respected Count in Paris. ... The count took revenge on Fernand by causing his wife Mercedes and son Albert to abandon him. To achieve this, the count managed to find out Fernand's secret and had it published. ... The vengeance the Count had stricken Dangalrs reflected the ironic in his punishment and judgment. ...

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Later, while robbing Monte Cristo's house, he is caught by Monte Cristo, but allowed to leave; while leaving, he is killed by his old friend Benedetto whom he had blackmailed earlier. ... Monte Cristo tricked Danglars with a fake telegraph, which resulted in Danglars losing most of his money and going bankrupt. ... Fernand then took the title of the Count of Morcerf. ...

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