Novel Review of the Man in the Iron Mask Essay

SummaryThe man in the iron mask is the continuing grade of those famous musketeers who were introduced to us in The cardinal Musketeers Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and dArtagnan. While it has been more than twenty years since their great deeds were performed, the four appear to be just as robust and brave as then. When Aramis visited the prison, he saw a man whose face is private behind an iron mask. The prisoner has been entombed for eight years, but he is non a criminal and he is yet to commit a crime. But Aramis knows the secret of the prisoners identity, a secret that is so dangerous that its revealing could fall the King of France from his throneAramis is plotting against the King and he didnt even told his fri set asides. The motto of the Musketeers has been All for one, and one for all. Has Aramis betrayed his friends? Will they each prevail or is this the end of the four musketeers?Social/ Historical ContextThe story takes place in the early 16th century in France. The Man in the Iron secrete was a name given to a prisoner arrested as Eustache Dauger in 1669 or 1670, and held in a number of jails, including the Bastille and the Fortress of Pignerol (today Pinerolo). He was held in the handle of the same jailer, for a period of 34 years. The possible identity of this man has been thoroughly discussed and has been the subject of many books, because no one ever saw his face, which was hidden by a mask of black velvet cloth.In the late 1840s, the writer Alexandre Dumas elaborated on the theme in the final instalment of his Three Musketeers.Writing StyleThe story is narrative. Some words are hard to understand. It is a historical fiction unexampled. The mysterious prisoner was the central of the story.My ThoughtsI moreover give 4 ratings even though I love the story because I have this feeling while Im reading the novel that I want more. I wasnt satisfied, and I dont know why. This novel is one of my favorite books now, even though I wasnt super satis fied of the story. I love to read Alexandre Dumas novels. I really like his works especially The Count of Monte Cristo because of its fast-paced and action-packed plot. He wrote his novels wellspring and its not boring. Dumas has a skill in creating complicated and interesting plots that will keep you biting your nails. And the most important thing is that you can notice a moral lesson from his novel.I really love the characters in this story because their personalities didnt change. I love the quotes written in the story. Their friendship in this story is so precious. They work together and help each other. I really like their motto All for one, and one for all.