Alexandre Dumas was very familiar with the works of William Shakespeare and was greatly influenced by the ideas contained in Shakespeare's dramatic writings and poetry. Although Dumas is not often alluded to in Shakespeare's literature, he took many of Shakespeare's concepts and used them in his own literary works In The Count of Monte Cristo, death by poison, revenge and love. forbidden are all plots that Dumas borrowed from Shakespeare "The Count of Monte Cristo creates a complex world framed by historical events but filled with creative genius. In Dumas' novel, Valentine's father does not approve of his. marriage with Maximilien because he does not consider Maximilien a worthy suitor. The two lovers meet secretly in the garden after Valentine is forced into another marriage. Valentine's grandfather and the count help them to marry. Like Juliet,...