The Conflict Between Dantes and Danglars

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

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The Denunciation

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 Ruin

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.

Forgiveness

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