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1.) what does the idea " justice" mean to edmund, at the beginning of his adventure as the court? what did Edmund's idea of ' justice" evolve to mean by the end of the story?

2). describe Mercedes' "prison"?

3.) the thief-buddy, Jacapo, pledges that he will protect Edmund--even against Edmund's own plans/desires. When does Jacapo see something dangerous happening in Edmund's plan? To Edmund personality?

4.) there's an old saying: " Revenge is a dish best served cold." How does Edmund serve up his " cold dish of revenge" against all those who oppressed him?

5.) the author, Alexander Dumas, is famous for creating great heroes with a breath-taking sweep of style, complication in the plotting and a surprise or two. The count of Monte Cristo is the one of his greatest legendary heroes and yet, his character follows some of the standard guidelines of a hero: " hidden birth"/ beginnings; weapons; skills; a worthy goal/ mission; always tested along the way. choose 3 of these aspects and discuss how they apply to Edmund Dantes.