The Count Of Monte Cristo Essay

In Alexandre Dumas’ work, The Count of Monte Cristo, the two mythic themes of death and resurrection and of the fall occur throughout. Writer Amelita Marinetti delves within the impact of these concepts, in the article, “Death, Resurrection, and Fall in Dumas’ Comte de Monte Cristo,” uncovering that the resurrection and fall of a character like Monte Cristo was necessary to bring justice to that society and allow the innocent like Maximilien to “Wait and hope.”
The first theme Amelita Marinetti focuses on is death and resurrection. In the beginning of the novel, Edmond Dantes, later known as the Count of Monte Cristo, is a “hero in a state of relative innocence” (Marinetti). At his own betrothal feast, Dantes is arrested for an accusation of treason and loses everything (his love, potential for his dream
This is the “death” of Edmond Dantes. He goes to prison and, with the help of another prisoner, learns the cause of his fall: men whom he trusted and considered friends. He is furious, which begins his thirst for revenge. After successfully escaping prison and obtaining a massive fortune, Dantes is “resurrected”, starting his new life as the Count of Monte Cristo. Although some may argue otherwise, this resurrection is necessary for eventual justice to society and allowing the innocent to “Wait and hope.” It is necessary because if it had not occurred, the Count’s journey toward justice could not have begun.
Stemming off this is the second theme: the fall. This is occurs when Monte Cristo pursues his plan for revenge. The Count of Monte Cristo’s plans seems to fall into place perfectly in the beginning. In fact, he eventually reaches justice, after taking away