The Count of Monte Cristo · Character
Gaetano
A smuggler and guide who assists Dantès in his early adventures.
minor
Also known as Gaetano
First appearance: xxii the smugglers
Gaetano shows up with force in XXXI: Italy: Sinbad the Sailor. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gaetano is the captain of the boat that takes Franz to Monte Cristo.
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In XXXI: Italy: Sinbad the Sailor: Gaetano is the captain of the boat that takes Franz to Monte Cristo. He warns Franz about the island's dangers and the presence of pirates, but ultimately follows Franz's orders.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Count's early aliases and helpers
- Count's allies and targets
- Historical treasure figures
- Roman bandit group
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Gaetano in xxii the smugglers