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 protagonist who evolves from a naive sailor into a cold, calculating avenger. The Count Of Monte Cristo
A crown prosecutor who knowingly condemned Dantès to protect his own career and father's secrets. Central Themes While imprisoned, he meets Abbé Faria , an
Dantès' "prison father" and mentor; the source of his intellect and wealth. he meets Abbé Faria
A greedy shipmate who orchestrated the framing of Dantès; he later becomes a wealthy banker.
Dantès' rival for Mercédès' hand; he rises to the rank of general through further betrayals.
Dantès' former fiancée who, believing him dead, married his betrayer, Fernand.