PUNITIVE PRACTICES IN ALEXANDRE DUMAS’ NOVEL THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO

Abstract

The count of Monte Cristo presents various forms of punishment, torture and executions. These forms are viewed as an opportunity for the character to approach death and to change his own perceptions of the court, human guilt and justice. Edmond Dantes accepts to be a judge for all who are responsible for his punishment. The novel contains the main question: “Is vengeance enough for the man who wants to be requited or is it as painful as injustice?“