The story is divided into two major phases: Dantès' wrongful imprisonment and his meticulously planned revenge.
Dantès' former fiancée who, believing him dead, married his betrayer, Fernand. The Count Of Monte Cristo
After a daring escape, Dantès recovers the treasure and assumes the identity of the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo . He enters Parisian high society to dismantle the lives of those who betrayed him: Danglars , Fernand , and Villefort . Key Characters Role and Outcome Edmond Dantès The story is divided into two major phases:
The novel moves beyond a simple revenge story to explore complex moral questions: believing him dead
A greedy shipmate who orchestrated the framing of Dantès; he later becomes a wealthy banker.