The Count of Monte Cristo · Character
Vasiliki
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 76
Vasiliki is a minor character in The Count of Monte Cristo (Book 1).
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 76
- Books
- 1
Vasiliki appears as a Christian woman in the Ottoman world, marked by her veils and her purse of gold coins. Her story ends tragically upon witnessing Ali Pasha's severed head, dying of shock at the sight.
Description
A woman draped in veils that obscure her features while marking her faith, carrying a purse heavy with gold coins. Her modest clothing and prayer beads suggest Christian devotion within an Eastern context.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- H
Haydéemother
Haydée's mother, Vasiliki, died after witnessing Ali Pasha's execution; Haydée remembers her mother's bravery and suffering.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Count of Monte Cristo
Appearances
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