The story is divided into two major phases: Dantès' wrongful imprisonment and his meticulously planned revenge.
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 Count Of Monte Cristo
While imprisoned, he meets Abbé Faria , an Italian priest who educates him in multiple languages and sciences. Before his death, Faria reveals the location of a vast treasure on the Isle of Monte Cristo . The story is divided into two major phases: