The Conflict Between Dantes and Danglars

The Count of Monte Cristo

Follows the economic and personal rivalry between Dantes and the man who wrote the denunciation letter.

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The DenunciationThe Denunciation from "The Count of Monte Cristo". The Denunciation The Letter Danglars, envious of Dantes' rapid promotion, writes the anonymous letter accusing Dantes of Bonapartist activities.
The Denunciation The Letter Danglars, envious of Dantes' rapid promotion, writes the anonymous letter accusing Dantes of Bonapartist activities. He uses his left hand to disguise his handwriting. The Motive Danglars wants Dantes out of the way so he can become captain of the Pharaon. His greed and ambition initiate the conflict.
Financial RuinFinancial Ruin from "The Count of Monte Cristo". Financial Ruin The Telegraph Hoax Monte Cristo tricks Danglars into making a disastrous speculation. Danglars loses millions and faces bankruptcy.
Financial Ruin The Telegraph Hoax Monte Cristo tricks Danglars into making a disastrous speculation. Danglars loses millions and faces bankruptcy. Capture and Ransom Danglars is captured by bandits and forced to pay his entire fortune. He is left with only 50,000 francs, a fraction of his former wealth.
ForgivenessForgiveness from "The Count of Monte Cristo". Forgiveness The Final Confrontation Monte Cristo reveals himself to Danglars and forgives him. He leaves him with a small amount of money to start anew.
Forgiveness The Final Confrontation Monte Cristo reveals himself to Danglars and forgives him. He leaves him with a small amount of money to start anew. The conflict ends not with death, but with mercy.
February 1815
1839
October 1839