Talk:Edmond Dantès

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Appears huge overlap with the article Edmund Dantès; is this name misspelled? 24.12.179.20 02:50, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Edmund Dantès redirects to the novel The Count of Monte Cristo. This article is about the main character of the novel, and as such, there will be overlap. The name is correctly spelled as "Edmond", not "Edmund". Aericanwizard 04:57, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Dantes's change

I think it would be worthwhile to mention the change in how the Count views his revenge as the story closes.

For instance, the book is clear that he has begun to regret the steps he has taken when a) he discovers that Maximilian is in love Valentine and b) when Madame Villefort poisons Edward. Possibly the realization of everything he has caused is what prompts him to forgive Danglars?

Also, there is the quote in his letter to Maximilian at the end where he acknowledges his own lack of wisdom, seeming to imply that he has learned much from the expereience. Fleagle 02:36, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Definitely feel free to add a section regarding his regret. I agree that it plays a large role in the novel, and shouldn't be forgotten. A large portion of the final section of the book is the fact that he is learning to enjoy life again, despite having sworn that he would not until his task was complete. His friendships with Maximilian (and all the Morrels for that matter), Franz, and Albert, as well as his growing affection for Haydée define the new Edmond, in contrast with the old Edmond and the Count. Aericanwizard (talk) 20:13, 11 March 2008 (UTC)