Question

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas contains these plot elements:
Edmond is framed for treason by his enemies.
He remains in prison for fourteen years.
He escapes and finds a huge treasure.
He assumes the persona of a count.
He punishes his enemies and then settles into a peaceful life.


What is likely to be a major theme of the novel?
industriousness
escapism
austerity
vengeance

Answer 1

@Pretty_in_pink @yowzaman @drumminboy918 @Mandre @kyky71998 @ManImStumped

Answer 2

Is it vengeance? Vangeance must be the major theme of the novel Count of Monte Cristo.

Answer 3

Im not sure ..

Answer 4

Escapism is a large part of the story but if I remember correctly he was driven by vengeance.

Answer 5

So which one do you think is the best asnwer?

Answer 6

@Whitemonsterbunny17 @SolomonZelman @PANTIEPOWER

Answer 7

It's vengeance, look at this - http://www.shmoop.com/count-of-monte-cristo/revenge-theme.html

Answer 8

thank you :), I just wanna make sure :)

Answer 9

What the hell are the choices... am I blind or your teachers know nothing about the what they are asking?

The answer to question 1 is that the judge had to put him in prison to save his relative... Edmond Dantes .... common man !

Answer 10

YOU choose the theme

Answer 11

Well, D would be correct for what happens after Edmond Dantes escapes the prison.

Answer 12

I mean for question 1 , D.

Answer 13

Thank you! :)

Answer 14

I just happened to read this, like some other works of Alexandre Dumas

Answer 15

You welcome !

Answer 16

Alexander Dumbass - character in Shawshank redemption (another good movie) from another great author.