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Period 2---questions 4,5

4) **Give examples of other characters who alter their identity and explain the reasons for their deception.**  Eugenie Danglars- she didn’t want to marry Andrea, after discovering that he had murdered Caderousse. As a result, Eugenie runs away with her friend, Louise D’Armilly. She cuts off her hair, wears male clothing, and alters her identity as a boy. Louise receives a passport from the Count of Monte Cristo, and the two escape together, with Eugenie disguised as Louise’s brother. Fernand Mondego changes his name to Morcerf . The reason behind this is because he doesn’t want people to know that he was the one who betrayed Ali Pasha by selling his wife and daughter into slavery. His diguise did not fool Edmond Dantes, and he was still able to seek his revenge. Bendetto- changes name to Andrea because he wanted to make a profit off of the Count of Monte Cristo, for being the false son of Major Cavalcanti.

5) **Despite Dantes' tragic past, he treasures some of his memories.Demonstrate Dantes' sentimental attachment to figures in his past by discussing his emothional responses to certain objects.** Morrel gave Dante’s father a purse with money for food and other necessities. Before Dante’s father died, Caderousse stole from him, and took the purse. Dantes comes in as Abbe Busoni, the priest, and give Caderousse a diamond in exchange for the purse. He then fills the purse with money and gives it to Julie including money for her dowry and a diamond, to save her family from bankruptcy. This purse was a significant object for Dantes because it relates to how Morrel helped out Louise Dantes and stayed by his side until the end. In return, Morrel receives the purse as a reward for his kindness. Dantes treasures the book that Abbe Faria wrote because it contained all the knowledge that he learned from Faria. This book was the primary reason of how Dantes carried out his revenge; it helped him fulfill revenge because of the knowledge he had gained from Faria. The book held the secrets of the Spata family that led to Edmond Dantes’ future wealth after he escaped from the Chateau D’ If. This book also held the darkest memories of being locked up in the Chateau D’If, and Dantes will always remember Faria for all of his help and wisdom. Dantes’ father buried 3,000 francs in his backyard for the wedding of Edmond and Mercedes that never happened. Edmond cherishes this because it a sign that deep down, he will always love Mercedes. He knew she would never accept this money, but because he said it was money for her and Albert, she did end up accepting it.

Artistic creations such as literature, music, and fine arts are inspired by the events in the life of the creators. They also can influence other artists and can lead to major events in the world. Almost every piece of literature, music, and fine arts is inspired by some event that influenced its artist. Dumas was inspired to write the Count of Monte Cristo because the French Revolution affected his life. An example of this is in the beginning when Edmond Dantes recieves a letter from the dying captain of the Pharoan that is addressed to a Bonapartist from Napoleon himself. Overall, the book takes place after the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era. Another example of how literature affects other aspects of society, is when Martin Luther wrote his 95 Theses. This document inspired a complete change in religion in Germany and Europe; because of his literature, Protestantism became popular across Europe.