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Analytical Essay On The Count Of Monte Cristo

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In The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, the protagonist Edmond Dantes returns from sea with his crew. The original captain of the ship died during their voyage, and Dantes stepped up and took the leadership role, despite the fact that he is only nineteen. Danglars, a crew member on the ship, tries to undermine Dantes in front of Morrel, the ships owner by telling him that Dantes stopped at Elba and lost precious time for no good reason. When confronted about this Dantes explains it was the dying wish of the captain. When Dantes is asked about Danglars, Dantes says that although he does not like him, Danglars does do his job well. Exemplifying his honor and truthfulness, Morrel takes a greater liking to Dantes and decides to make him captain. …show more content…

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