The Carnival at Rome — Shrove Tuesday Erupts on the Corso (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 18)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the final day of the Carnival floods the Corso with noise, confetti, and constant motion. Franz and Albert move through the crowd from afternoon onward, exchanging volleys of sweets and flowers as carriages and pedestrians press together without conflict.   Albert stands out in his harlequin costume, marked by rose-colored ribbons, while Franz keeps to his peasant’s dress to avoid confusion. As the hours pass, the celebration intensifies into a storm of voices and movement.   Fireworks signal the coming races, as the day reaches its height.   ⸻   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.