Barrett
02-09-2007, 11:39 PM
OK, well, I was reading the unabridged version of the Count of Monte Cristo; It's the "Modern Library 1462 page version with the introduction by Lorenzo Carcaterra" and I came across something that confused me a little. Now before I ask my question, I'd like to add a little disclaimer saying that I haven't actually finished the book yet, so if the answer to my question will be revealed in a later chapter, a simple "You'll find out later = )" post will be just fine. I want to be able to enjoy this book for what it is, suprises and all, so spoilers would make me more than a little angry.
That said: In chapter 45 the Count is talking to his steward Bertuccio about a crime that occured in the garden that they are actually sitting in. They talk and talk and talk, and Bertuccio tells of a vendetta against M. de Villefort. About midway through the chapter Bertuccio tells of how he jumped from behind a bush and "plunged a knife into his [Villefort's] breast." Villefort dies in his garden, and Bertuccio carries his "thought to be deceased" infant away. I am confused because in chapter 49 "ideology", the count has a long conversation with the very M. de Villefort who was killed just a few short chapters before.
My question is: Which Villefort died? How many are there? Could it have been his father or a brother who was killed, or did Bertuccio unwittingly kill a servant of the very man he sought to eliminate? Any kind of insight into this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time. = )
That said: In chapter 45 the Count is talking to his steward Bertuccio about a crime that occured in the garden that they are actually sitting in. They talk and talk and talk, and Bertuccio tells of a vendetta against M. de Villefort. About midway through the chapter Bertuccio tells of how he jumped from behind a bush and "plunged a knife into his [Villefort's] breast." Villefort dies in his garden, and Bertuccio carries his "thought to be deceased" infant away. I am confused because in chapter 49 "ideology", the count has a long conversation with the very M. de Villefort who was killed just a few short chapters before.
My question is: Which Villefort died? How many are there? Could it have been his father or a brother who was killed, or did Bertuccio unwittingly kill a servant of the very man he sought to eliminate? Any kind of insight into this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time. = )