Both Uses of
pathetic
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- The history which he related to me of his lost son touched me to the quick; indeed, his griefs, hopes, and fears on that subject might furnish material for a most touching and pathetic poem.†
Chpt 55-56
- No, she must have conceived some pathetic scene; she will come and throw herself between us; and what would be sublime here will there appear ridiculous.†
Chpt 89-90 *
Definition:
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(pathetic as in: Her pathetic look saddened us.) pitiful (arousing pity)