All 11 Uses of
compassion
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- He stifled, therefore, the feelings of compassion that were rising, composed his features, and sat down, grim and sombre, at his desk.†
Chpt 7-8 *
- His devotion, and the compassion he showed for her misfortunes, produced the effect they always produce on noble minds—Mercedes had always had a sincere regard for Fernand, and this was now strengthened by gratitude.†
Chpt 13-14
- "Diable," said Monte Cristo compassionately, "it is a hard blow for a third-rate fortune."†
Chpt 65-66
- The count watched him with a feeling of compassion, and when he had completely disappeared, read as follows:— "The French officer in the service of Ali Pasha of Yanina alluded to three weeks since in the Impartial, who not only surrendered the castle of Yanina, but sold his benefactor to the Turks, styled himself truly at that time Fernand, as our esteemed contemporary states; but he has since added to his Christian name a title of nobility and a family name.†
Chpt 85-86
- This timidity, which might proceed from the astonishment of innocence as well as the shame of guilt, conciliated some in his favor; for men who are truly generous are always ready to compassionate when the misfortune of their enemy surpasses the limits of their hatred.†
Chpt 85-86
- And this time, as though nature had at least taken compassion on the vigorous frame, nearly bursting with its own strength, the words of Morrel were stifled in his throat; his breast heaved; the tears, so long rebellious, gushed from his eyes; and he threw himself weeping on his knees by the side of the bed.†
Chpt 103-104
- "It is well," replied Mercedes, with her eloquent glance; "you are right, my love; let us prove to those who are watching our actions that we are worthy of compassion."†
Chpt 105-106
- "Come," said Andrea, "you are a man void of compassion; I'll have you turned out."†
Chpt 107-108
- Really, You were only before sparkling, but now you are brilliant; take compassion on us, or, like Jupiter, you will wither us up.†
Chpt 109-110
- "I will not speak again," said Chateau-Renaud; "pray have compassion upon me, and do not take up every word I say."†
Chpt 109-110
- He now arose, his head bowed beneath the weight of grief, and, shaking his damp, dishevelled hair, he who had never felt compassion for any one determined to seek his father, that he might have some one to whom he could relate his misfortunes,—some one by whose side he might weep.†
Chpt 111-112
Definition:
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(compassion) sympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help