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Dantes does have a right to get revenge because he was in jail for 14 years. They were jealous of Dantes, so they made him suffer for their personal benefit.

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It’s seems that Dantes does have a right to revenge on Villefort, Danglars, and Fernand. Dantes has the right to revenge on these people because they have all inflicted wrongs upon Dantes. Dantes deserves to make things right for himself.

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Yes, Dante's was in jail for 14 years. Anyone would want revenge after being in jail for 14 years.

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Yes, Dantès has the right to take revenge because the three men ruined Dantes life. Dantès was going to get married and be captain before he was thrown into prison.  He was in jail for 14 years before he escaped and was sentenced to life in prison if he didn’t escape. It only makes sense that he seeks revenge.

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I believe that the entirety of the plot concerning Edmond’s betrayals foreshadows his mercy and kindness. While the audience had a broader perspective, we are able to see that Morell and his father are the only two to never betray Edmond. In fact, it is Morell’s constant petition for Edmond’s release that keep his story from being entirely swept under the rug of corruption.

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Yes he does have a reason to get revenge on them because they were the reason that he spent 14 years of his life in jail. His father died and his lover married another man, which is very upsetting.

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Heck yeah! They are the whole reason Edmond was in jail. Edmond was in jail so long due to Villefort sentencing him to life in prison when Villefort was supposed to defend Edmond.

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I believe that Dantes has the right to revenge because they put them there and he was wrongly charged.

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yes. when he first discovers from faria that danglers, fernand, and villefort framed him, he’s distraught but he has no plan to do anything. it’s only AFTER he learns their jealousy stole fourteen years of his life from him that he decides to get revenge. it’s reasonable because he didn’t jump to that decision.

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I believe if anyone had Dantes fate; being imprisoned for 14 years, betrayed by friends and possibly having their fiancee possibly leave them, they have a right to get revenge.  While it shouldn't be murder or anything, they seriously messed up his life. He was a good and kind man, who is now different.  Anyone in that situation should be able to get revenge on those who wronged him.

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I could understand why Dante’s would but revenge, especially because the situation is so drastic, but I don’t think anyone has the right to revenge. It just becomes an endless cycle of bad karma.

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Yes because they never tried to look for him after his mysterious absence for 14 years.

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Dantes does have a right to get revenge, or at least towards Villefort. Dantes was unjustly sentenced, (for life), without a trial as well, just to keep Villefort’s name clean. It was not even a crime against their country, but for the sake of keeping a social position; therefore, he has the right to get revenge. For Danglars and Fernand on the other hand, though they were not the closest of friends with Dantes, they do not deserve the same treatment.

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Dantès does have every right to get revenge because he has been imprisoned  and wronged through most of the story already.

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I think Dantes has a right to get revenge on them because he was locked up in prison for 14 years.

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Dantes told the truth about the smoke to make him appear more innocent. The sailors wouldn’t have connected the smoke signal to Dantes if he told them about the smoke, so it played into his portrayal of being an innocent sailor thrown overboard. If I was trying to appear innocent, I would have done what Dantes did.

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morell did not punish dantes for following his dead captain’s orders at the beginning of the book, instead giving him a promotion, and the whole time dantes was imprisoned morell was trying to get him out.

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Dantes has a right to get revenge because he has been through so much. He was imprisoned for so long and he lost so much throughout.

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Morel always seemed to have a soft spot for Edmond. Like when he first discussed the letter with Edmond he showed Edmond mercy, and never showed shady characteristics.

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I would have also done what he did because I would be very upset if i went to jail for 14 years and wasn’t able to ever see my dad again.

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Without a doubt brother man, the dude suffered quite a bit. They are responsible for his suffering so it is only “fair.”

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Morell was always kind to him so he was kind to Morell.

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I believe Dantès was trying to play it cool and make the people aboard the ship believe he was not the prisoner that escaped since he is actually telling them why there is smoke. I would not have done that as I believe it was obvious that he was the prisoner as he was the only one who knew why there was smoke.

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In the very beginning, the readers could tell that Dantès would show kindness to Morell and his family because Morell didn’t punish Dantès for his actions of trying to save his captain but he instead promoted him to captain. When Morell promoted Dantès to captain, it was going to change his life for the best. It would only make sense if Dantès was nice to Morell and his family.

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I mean, in both cases the weak link was the woman for the two main characters. It wasn’t that these women were in themselves weak, but they were the point of weakness for the two men. While more applicable for Edmond, as he was closer with his lady-friend then say, Hamlet was, the point still remains.

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By telling them that a prisoner escaped, he could make them think a different prisoner escaped.  It could let them think hes actually who he says he is and is not the escaped prisoner

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Usually you would expect someone to lie if they were guilty. It was probably a distraction on his part. I would have done the same thing, honesty is key.

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The events in the beginning show Dante’s as a kind and caring person, toward everyone not just specific people. And even though Morrell is the kind of business man he is, he shows loyalty; and Dante’s remembered that loyalty.

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His motive could've been to distract them from being suspicious towards him. I would've done what he did because I would be upset about being in jail for that long.

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So he wouldn’t get in deeper trouble than he was already in. I would have done what he did as well because I would’ve been 🤬 sitting in jail for 14 years just like Dante did.

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Morrel always helped out Dantès, with his wedding especially, and it was only fair that he repay that kindness to Morrel.

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Morrel likes Edmund and it is obvious because of his constant petition for his release, and other more subtle hints.

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It was to throw the smugglers off of his trail, as who would ever be to idiotic as to convey information that could lead back to them? I believe this is also the first Tis tan ever we see Edmond smartening up.

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Dante would show kindness to Morell and his family because both Morell and his father refused to betray Dante.

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Dante's does have a right to get revenge. They made him suffer in jail for 14 years so anyone would be angry over that.

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I feel like the theme throughout the story was a sense of mercy and I feel as though Edmond is showing mercy towards Morell and his family.

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Morell had always had a soft spot with Dante so this kind of foreshadowed his kindness to Morell and his family.

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Morell was never cruel to Dantes and did not punish him for his actions. Dantes remembered this and knew he was not a bad guy, which is why he showed him kindness

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Dante’s meant that you can’t trust women, specifically Mercedes. This is due to her remarrying, in the same location they were to get married, to his enemy.

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dantes had already proven himself to be quite smart, and generally if you’re trying to hide that you just escaped from prison then you wouldn’t TELL PEOPLE that someone just escaped. i think this makes sense, like reverse psychology. i would definitely not have done this, but i always likely would’ve died in prison, so.

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The motive behind Dantès telling the truth about the smoke coming off from Château is to show his wits and there he is very knowledgeable. No, I would not have done what he did because I wouldn’t want to draw attention to me.

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At the beginning of the book, Morsel was one of the only ones to show respect to Dantes. All of the other crew mates were angry that Dantes veered off course but Morsel said it was justified so he could keep his position.

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It’s likely that Dante’s did not think any of the sailors would put two and two together. And if he was perceived as a sailor already, he could have heard it from others, as that’s how sailors spread information.

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Morell always remained kind to Dantes and Dantes returned returned that kindness.

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I don’t agree because her fiancé was in jail for 14 years, Mercedes is not weak by moving on.

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Dantès means that Mercédès did not mean to move on from him and only did so because she is a woman.

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Morrel was always kind towards Dantes, not punishing him in the beginning of the book for disobeying the rules. Dantes would have reflected back on the kindness Morrel showed Dantes, which is why Dantes showed kindness toward Morrel and his family by extending his deadline and repaying his debts.

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Dante has the right to get revenge on those three men because they wronged him for a harmless action. Resulting in Dante having to be put away for a long time.

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I think after fourteen years of being locked up, especially for a crime that wasn’t even committed and after being framed, yeah. Something about that just seems to say to me that I would be a little upset too.

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The fact that morell was trying to figure out a way to get Dantès out

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Dantes most likely told the truth because he didn’t want them to suspect anything. Since he was the prisoner that had escaped, he most likely didn’t want to draw to much attention to himself. It’s a smart tactic but they could have been suspicious.

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Dantes is saying that Mercedes' actions were based off of being a woman. I don't agree with this because she can't control that he was in jail.

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In the moment he had to secure his getaway so he had to lie in order to do so. In his position I would have definitely done what he did, especially if I was Locked away for 14 years.

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I think Dante’s motive was to try to prove that he is an innocent man. I would of done the same if I was imprisoned for 14 years. I would of done this because it’s the right thing to do.

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Dantès means that his woman has cheated on him and is sleeping with another man. He is very upset that Mercédès  betrayed him and gave up on him so soon. Yes, I would agree with his sentiments because I would feel the same way if the woman I was to marry would just forget about me like it was nothing.

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I think Dante’s is saying that he does not blame Mercedes for her actions because she is a woman.

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Dantes used misdirection to make it seem like he was truly innocent. By telling the truth, it is more likely that the crew would accept him. I would have most likely lied about the smoke because I don’t have 200 iq.

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Dante basically says that he’s not surprised that Abbe had done that action because she’s a woman and patriarchy was not the same as it is today.

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Dante is refereeing to Mercedes. She got remarried, to his enemy, while he was in jail, at the same place he was to get married to her. It reminds me of Gertrude and Hamlets frustration with her sins.

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Honestly telling the truth is probably better than trying to lie in Dantès case. Because if he lied than something bad would happen

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The fact that Morrell kept trying to go to Villefort and ask him where Dante’s was and trying to get him justice. This would be a good enough reason to be kind to his family.

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I think Dantes means Mercedes actions were understandable because she is a woman. I don’t agree with his reasoning. Her actions should be understandable because of the circumstances she went through.

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I think Dantes is saying that he does not blame Mercedes for the actions she has taken.

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I would agree that the women in both scenarios are the weakness for the men however in this case with Edmond he is closer with his lady than Hamlet was.

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Morell is loyal to Dantes, so it is only fair that Dantes repays him through his kindness.

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Dantes was trying to prove his innocents. He would do anything to avoid going back there. I would have done what he did because I would want to prove my innocence.

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Dantes is trying to say that he does not blame her decision to run away with another man because she is a woman. This time period definitely forgives women spills based on their gender. I don’t agree with him forgiving her for his reasons alone.

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dantes is essentially saying you can't trust women, as his fiance married the man she told him not to worry about. on one hand i do not agree as it has been quite a long time since he's been imprisoned. on the other, however, mercedes said fernand was like a BROTHER. i do not approve.