The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 110 summary

What happens

1. The indictment condemns Benedetto in public opinion, but he remains calm and controls the order of the president’s questions.
2. Andrea gives his birthplace and birth date, then names Villefort as his father, provoking an uproar.
3. He describes his burial alive, rescue, and upbringing in Corsica, explaining that his adoptive father supplies his knowledge.
4. Andrea excuses his unnamed mother, while Madame Danglars suffers a fit and is carried from the courtroom.
5. Villefort admits that Andrea’s accusations are true and submits himself to his successor’s authority.
6. The president adjourns the hearing, and Andrea leaves under escort as the sergeant-at-arms predicts mitigating circumstances.

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What to notice

Villefort confirms the accusation himself. His admission removes the need for Andrea to produce further evidence and overturns his position as prosecutor.

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