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Count of Monte Cristo Chap. 47 thru 53
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Our patient Orientalist Count, setting up the players who will unwittingly aid him in completing his revenge.
And, two more connections were revealed in this section. I look forward to hearing Haydee's story.
And, two more connections were revealed in this section. I look forward to hearing Haydee's story.
It's a corker, Haydee's story.
Sounds good! I love the way the Count just tells people, "Ali's my slave. I wouldn't let him go, I'd kill him." He tells people Haydee is his slave or his ward, depending on the audience. Quite the casual, self-assured man.
This the section, I think, when the likelihood of unintended consquences - which has been there from the start of the revenge plan - starts to become clearer. While the Count thinks he is totally in control, there are a few things he doesn't know about.
He doesn't know how harming an enemy might also be hurting a friend. He certainly doesn't know much more about Valentine than the fact that her last name is de Villefort.
I am starting to imagine a "potential" parallel between this book and Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff's revenge was aimed at two generations, both his enemies and their children. I hope both stories have a similar end. But, in this case I am rooting for the Count to be redeemed, too! We shall see.
I am starting to imagine a "potential" parallel between this book and Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff's revenge was aimed at two generations, both his enemies and their children. I hope both stories have a similar end. But, in this case I am rooting for the Count to be redeemed, too! We shall see.
Starting this section now. I remember only a little bit of Haydee's story.
I love the part here with grandpapa Noirtier and Valentine. Brilliant storytelling.
He's my favorite character in the book!
I think mine too, and Valentine wins the prize for best female character.
There just aren't many decent women to pick from, are there? I am partial to Haydee, too, especially in the later chapters of the book.
He was a tough old bird! Even paralyzed, his son feared him!
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Chapter 46 ends with the count and Haydee leaving the opera just before the 4th act.