The Carnival at Rome — Execution Scaffold Vanishes as Festival Bells Ring (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 1)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the execution scaffold disappears as suddenly as it appeared, replaced by the eruption of Carnival in Rome. Franz regains his senses to find the piazza transformed—executioners, victims, and tension gone, leaving only noise, crowds, and celebration. The Count dismisses the entire scene as a kind of waking nightmare, urging Franz to dress for the festivities as the bell of Monte Citorio signals the Carnival’s beginning. Peppino has slipped away unnoticed in the chaos, while Albert, pale but composed, prepares reluctantly to join the revels. A moment of death gives way to spectacle, as the crowd moves on without pause.   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.   #ClassicBooks #DailyReading #CountOfMonteCristo #Audiobooks #BookCommunity