Examples Of Villefort In The Count Of Monte Cristo

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In the Count of Monte Cristo, Dantes is accused of treason. Although he is not guilty for this crime, there is some truth to the accusation. Though Dantes himself has no concept of what is in the letter, the evidence is enough to implicate him of treason. On the night of his wedding, Dantes is removed from his home and questioned by Prosecutor Villefort. When they establish that he is guilty, Dantes pulls the letter out of his jacket mentioning that he never actually did deliver it nor did he read it. Villefort takes the letter from him and reads it. As Villefort learns what is inside and that it is meant for Noirtier, Villefort’s father, he burns the letter with the objective to protect his father. Villefort then declares Dantes not guilty