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Grade Level:
9 - 12
Literary Form:
World Novel
12 Lesson Plans/31 Handouts/106 Pages
ISBN:978-1-56077-331-3
Description:
Set in France, The Count of Monte Cristo grapples with difficult questions. Wronged by his friends, betrayed by his love, and outcast from the world, Edmond Dantes contemplates the true meaning of justice while imprisoned for fourteen years for a crime he did not commit. He vows to get revenge, rewarding the good and punishing the wicked, but realizes that true justice lies in the hands of God. This hero finds that time is the best form of justice; people need to acknowledge their limitations; revenge can be bittersweet; and true justice cannot be achieved by taking justice into one’s own hands.
Activities:
In this unit, students examine the French Revolution; discuss allusions, symbols of life and death, and irony; write a letter of recommendation and resume for the Count; enact a mock trial; and complete create-your-own-newspaper activities.
The unit features study/discussion guides, essays, and tests and quizzes with answer keys.
Ethical Values:
Faith
Gratitude
Justice
Loyalty
Respect
Responsibility
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