The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 55 summary
Chapter 55 of 117 · Volume 3 · 14 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 55, Monte Cristo receives Bartolomeo Cavalcanti and supplies the family history, documents, money, and clothing arrangements needed for his appearance in Parisian society. The visitor accepts these instructions with little knowledge of his supposed past, while Andrea waits nearby for a private meeting as his son.
What happens
- Bartolomeo Cavalcanti arrives at seven, and Monte Cristo reads Abbé Busoni’s letter describing his rank, fortune, missing son, and promised funds.
- Monte Cristo supplies details about Cavalcanti’s marriage and son while the visitor repeatedly follows his prompts.
- The count hands over marriage and baptismal records and explains their importance for Andrea’s standing and marriage prospects.
- Monte Cristo instructs Cavalcanti to describe Andrea’s absence as provincial schooling rather than an abduction.
- The count announces Andrea’s arrival, advances 8,000 francs, and directs Cavalcanti toward suitable clothes and a hotel.
- Monte Cristo leaves Cavalcanti alone to prepare for a private meeting with Andrea.
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What to notice
The count treats the supplied family history as something Cavalcanti must remember. The remark exposes his control over the visitor’s public identity.
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How does Monte Cristo tell Cavalcanti to explain Andrea’s absence?
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