Thoughts About The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas
The tone of the book would be absolutely different if for every mention of the name “Count of Monte Cristo,” it was substituted for “Count Chocula.”
For instance, “Almost at the same instant the drawing-room door opened and [Count Chocula] appeared on the threshold. The two young people gave a double cry of joy” (p. 1024).
I, too, would be doubly happy if Count Chocula showed up, because well…that would mean free cereal.
