(15/100) The Count of Monte Cristo: Revenge

B1
Revenge and Justice
148 words

The Count of Monte Cristo tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a sailor who is wrongly imprisoned due to jealousy and betrayal by his friends. After many years in prison, he escapes and finds a treasure on the Isle of Monte Cristo. With his new wealth, he transforms himself into the Count of Monte Cristo. His goal is to take revenge on those who betrayed him. He carefully plans each step to ruin their lives. For example, he helps those who are suffering because of his enemies and punishes them in clever ways. His actions raise questions about justice and mercy. As he seeks his revenge, he begins to change. He meets many new people and realizes that some of his enemies are not as evil as he thought. In the end, he must decide if revenge is worth the cost, or if forgiveness is a better choice.

Comprehension Questions
Answer all questions based on the reading text
1.

Who is the main character of the story?

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Why was Edmond Dantès imprisoned?

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What does Dantès find on the Isle of Monte Cristo?

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What does Dantès want to achieve with his new identity?

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How does Dantès punish his enemies?

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What question does Dantès ponder as he seeks revenge?

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As Dantès seeks revenge, what does he begin to realize?

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What is the main theme of the Count of Monte Cristo?