A Plan of Education (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 17 – Part 15)

“Everything,” says the abbé. That’s the answer. Today’s episode marks a radical pivot in Dantès’ life—not an escape attempt, not a scheme—but an education. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 17, the old prisoner begins to train the young one, not in vengeance, but in knowledge.     New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com   Want to talk theories, themes, or betrayals? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm   Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod   Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A     The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.