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The Count of Monte Cristo Study Guide Chapter I bespoke – past tense of bespeak; to be a sign or indication of something bowsprit – a supporting bar for the foremast of a ship brail – to hoist a sail by rope (brail) attached to the sail for this purpose bulwarks – the sides of a ship projecting above the deck countenance – the face or facial expression foresail – the main sail on a ship insolent – disrespectful jib – a small triangular sail in front of the main sail lithe – able to move or bend the body lightly and gracefully Maréchal – (French) – a military general obsequious – overly eager to please, usually insincere purser – a financial officer on a ship quay – a platform on the edge of a port, for loading and unloading subordinate – lower in rank, secondary topsail – a sail set above the lowermost sail on a ship unprepossessing – unattractive; without charm of any sort 1. How does Dumas establish the theme of good versus evil, as well as set the story in motion? 2. What role does history and politics play in the opening of the story? Chapter II Catalan – somebody who lives in or was born or raised in the region of Catalonia, Spain clematis – a climbing plant honeysuckle – a climbing shrub insinuation – an indirect suggestion usually derogatory nasturtium – a plant 1. What is established when Edmond Dantés visits his father? 2. What is the significance of Caderousse, the neighbor? 3. What do we learn from Caderousse and Danglars’ meeting? Chapter III arbour – a shaded place formed by the leaves and branches of trees ascendancy – a position of power or domination betrothal – a marriage, an engagement demented – crazed, mad gladsome – feeling, showing, or bringing happiness obstinate – determined not to agree or unwilling to change preliminaries – the preparations for an important event promontory – a point of land jutting into the sea Proven?al – a Romance language spoken in southeastern parts of France vexation – an annoyance or source of anxiety wayfarer