The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 8: The Chateau d'If
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes is taken to Chateau d'If, despite the promise Villefort made to him.
Dantes is taken to Chateau d'If, despite the promise Villefort made to him.
The author’s great love of his native country. His master’s observations upon the constitution and administration of England, as described by the author, with parallel cases and comparisons. His master’s observations upon human nature.
Jo starts to sell her stories to provide for the family.
How the young teacher can go about finding a job as a teacher.
Thoreau observes and documents the geography of Walden Pond as well as other neighboring bodies of water.
Throughout the French countryside fires burn as the revolution spreads.
The author’s love of his country. He makes a proposal of much advantage to the king, which is rejected. The king’s great ignorance in politics. The learning of that country very imperfect and confined. The laws, and military affairs, and parties in the state.
Mrs. Westmacott convinces the admiral to join the women’s rights platform. It exhibits her use of flattery and cunning to win him over.
Noticing that Hilda’s light has gone out, Kenyon worries for her safety.
There was a picnic with much merriment and dancing.
A short biographical sketch of the Seminole chief known as Billy Bowlegs.
News comes that unsettles the residents of Limmeridge. Marian reveals what she knows to Walter. Arrangements are made for his departure.
Dorian attends a dinner party, but finds himself distracted and bored. He returns home to discard the remaining evidence of Basil’s presence there.
The narrator tells of the circumstances that led to his dramatic change of temperament.
The author discusses the historical significance of rocks. Tips for the proper collection, identification, classification, and housing of rocks are presented to the reader.
Mark and Ruth find an organ. A wounded dog enters the kitchen. They meet the Bevils. Mr. Elmer is made superintendent of the Sunday School.
The narrator travels through the flat-woods of Eastern Florida and meets up with strangers. He comments on his experiences on his journey.
Victor is still depressed and travels to Montanvert hoping that the scenery will boost his spirits. He finds his monster, who eloquently greets him and convinces him to warm himself by a fire in an ice cave where the monster narrates the events of his life.
Harry and Giles rush to the aid of Oliver. Harry and Rose discuss their feelings for each other.
William finds that Mdlle. Henri possesses some talent, and he takes the time to tell her so, albeit in his own way.
Raskolnikov finds Svidrigailov in a café where he discusses his relationship with Dunya.
Dr. Melville tells a first hand story of the lynching of Jube Benson.
David finds his new living situation to a bit lonely. A dinner leaves David feeling ill.
Mr. Gore is more severe in his treatment of the slaves than his predecessor.
The siege of Fort William Henry rages on. Hawkeye has been captured by the French. A meeting with Munro is requested by the French leader, Montcalm.