The Count of Monte Cristo · Character

Ali

The Pasha of Yanina, father of Haydée, betrayed and killed by Fernand.

minor

Also known as Ali Tepelini, Ali Pasha

First appearance: Haydée

Ali's tie to Edmond Dantès is one of the pressures that moves The Count of Monte Cristo—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Ali is Sinbad's mute servant who attends to the supper, placing a mysterious green paste on the table.

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With Edmond Dantès (professional): Ali is the Count's mute and devoted Nubian servant, fiercely loyal and skilled in carrying out his master's commands. With Edmond Dantès (professional): Ali is the Count's mute and devoted Nubian servant, fiercely loyal and skilled in carrying out his master's commands. With Edmond Dantès (professional): Ali is the Count's mute and devoted Nubian servant, fiercely loyal and skilled in carrying out his master's commands.

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Count's allies and targets
Morrel family circle
Villefort's family victims
Fictional and historical references
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Edmond Dantès
professional · positive
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Edmond Dantès
professional · positive
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Edmond Dantès
professional · positive
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In the story

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XXXI: Italy: Sinbad the Sailor
Ali is Sinbad's mute servant who attends to the supper, placing a mysterious green paste on the table. He is obedient and efficient.
The Breakfast
Monte Cristo's Nubian mute valet; sent ahead to Paris to purchase and furnish a house, which he accomplished successfully.
Monsieur Bertuccio
Ali greets the Count upon his arrival at the Paris residence, smiling with sincere joy.
Ideology
Appears briefly as Monte Cristo's servant, receiving orders to prepare the carriage.
Haydée
Observes Monte Cristo's unusual cheerfulness and leaves quietly to preserve his master's reverie.
LXXXIII: The Hand of God
Assists Monte Cristo in moving Caderousse and is sent to fetch Villefort and a surgeon.
The Departure
The Nubian slave carries out Monte Cristo's orders, delivering a letter to Noirtier and signaling acceptance.

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