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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter CXI · Chapter 111: Expiation

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Notwithstanding the density of the crowd, M.

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Notwithstanding the density of the crowd, M.
de Villefort saw it open
before him.
There is something so awe-inspiring in great afflictions
that even in the worst times the first emotion of a crowd has generally
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter CXI · Chapter 111: Expiation

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Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Notwithstanding the density of the crowd, M.
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de Villefort saw it open
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before him.
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There is something so awe-inspiring in great afflictions
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that even in the worst times the first emotion of a crowd has generally

Learner Dictionary

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Open verb US /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “de Villefort saw it open”

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a

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From this reading that even in the worst times the first emotion of a crowd has generally

afflictions

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awe-inspiring

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before

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crowd

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de

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density

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emotion

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even

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first

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generally

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great

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has

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him

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From this reading before him.

in

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is

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it

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M

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Notwithstanding

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of

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openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading de Villefort saw it open

saw

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From this reading de Villefort saw it open

so

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something

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that

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the

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There

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times

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Villefort

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worst

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Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 111: Expiation?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Notwithstanding the density of the crowd, M....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: Notwithstanding the density of the crowd, M.
Narrator: “Edward!” he stammered—“Edward!”