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Why did Albert make an apology to the Count of Monte Cristo?
Albert finally arrives at the site of the duel, but rather than pick up his pistol he apologizes to Monte Cristo, telling him that he was right to avenge Fernand for wronging him. Monte Cristo realizes that Mercédès has told her son the entire story.
Why do the Count of Monte Cristo and Albert not kill each other?
Because of the enormity of Fernand’s crime, Albert can only thank Monte Cristo for not deciding on more painful vengeance than he did. Monte Cristo realizes that Mercédès has told her son everything; obviously she planned to do so all along, after Monte Cristo promised not to kill Albert.
Why did the Count of Monte Cristo want to take revenge?
Villefort had buried the child alive, but someone had rescued him. The Count of Monte Cristo disgraced Villefort by revealing the secret of his illegitimate child to the public. This method of revenge was symbolic. Villefort thought he had buried the disgrace of his dead son forever.
Why did Monte Cristo promise not to kill Albert?
Because of the enormity of Fernand’s crime, Albert can only thank Monte Cristo for not deciding on more painful vengeance than he did. Monte Cristo realizes that Mercédès has told her son everything; obviously she planned to do so all along, after Monte Cristo promised not to kill Albert.
The Count is unavailable when Albert calls, but Albert is told that Monte Cristo plans to go to the opera that evening, so Albert decides to attend the opera also and therefore sends word to Franz, Debray, and Maximilien to meet him there. He plans to use them as witnesses. Later, Albert questions his mother, Mercédès, about Monte Cristo.
Why did Monte Cristo want to have dinner party with Albert?
Afterward, Monte Cristo proposes to Albert that perhaps he, Monte Cristo, should have a dinner party and invite the Villeforts and the Danglars — but not the Morcerfs. That way, Monte Cristo can spare Albert’s mother (Mercédès) the pain of seeing her son with Danglars’ daughter, Eugénie.
What did Franz tell Albert about the Isle of Monte Cristo?
In an attempt to warn his friend away from Monte Cristo, Franz tells Albert about his experience on the isle of Monte Cristo and the conversation between Vampa and Monte Cristo he overheard in the Colosseum. This additional information leaves Albert only more enchanted with his savior.