The Count of Monte Cristo- Presentations

Beginning May 8, 2008 we will have class presentations on The Count of Monte Cristo. Topics for presentations are listed below. The presenter is listed by each topic. You will want to mark appropriate passages as you read to assist you in preparation. (Use yellow “stickies.”)

Directions for presentations will follow at a later date. For now, have fun watching for your topic as you enjoy the book.

Topic Presenter Chap. 66 Chap. 67 Chap. 68 Chap. 69 Chap. 70 Chap. 71 Chap. 72 Chap. 73 Comparison of Valentine and Juliet “Sins of the fathers passed on to the children” “For every evil there are two remedies: time and silence” “Nobel Heart” Irony Irony Letters sent and returned as a symbol Red silk purse as a symbol Lion as a symbol Importance of names/alias September 5th as a symbol Fathers and spiritual fathers as a symbol Settings Words are Powerful Quotes from other literature we have read that apply to The Count… Quotes from other literature we have read that apply to The Count… Is it possible to attain=pain when seeking revenge? Words of Wisdom Can a person successfully “Play God?” Poison= medicine vs. medicine= poison Is it noble and sublime to forgive? “ A weakened mind always sees everything through a black veil. The soul makes its own horizons; your soul is dark, which is why you see such a cloudy sky.” “Money worse poison to men’s souls.”