The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 83 summary
Chapter 83 of 117 · Volume 4 · 9 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 83, Monte Cristo tends the dying Caderousse, records his accusation against Benedetto, and defends his refusal to prevent the attack as divine justice. After confronting Caderousse with his crimes, the count reveals his disguises and whispers a name the narrative does not disclose; Caderousse asks God for forgiveness and dies.
What happens
- Monte Cristo examines Caderousse's wounds and sends Ali for Villefort, while ordering the porter to fetch a surgeon.
- Caderousse identifies Benedetto as his attacker and signs a statement naming him as a former fellow prisoner.
- Monte Cristo admits watching Benedetto prepare the attack and says he refuses to interfere with divine justice.
- He recounts Caderousse's crimes and repeated chances to live honestly, while Caderousse resists repentance.
- Monte Cristo removes his disguise and whispers a name; Caderousse begs God's forgiveness and dies.
- The surgeon and prosecutor arrive to find the Abbé Busoni praying beside the body.
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The count frames Caderousse's past opportunities as mercy and his present suffering as judgment. This claim underlies his demand for repentance.
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