Abbé Faria plays a major role in the creation of debonair millionaire manipulator and vengeance-hungry Monte Cristo. While held in captivity at the Chateau d’If, Dantès befriends the political prisoner, Abbé Faria. Much to his surprise, the Abbé is remarkably intelligent; fashioning escape tools out of virtually nothing. Abbé Faria devotes his elongated prison sentence to writing his masterwork, the Treatise on the Prospects for a General Monarchy in Italy. He also agrees to teach Edmond the rudiments of mathematics, philosophy, science, and linguistics. Abbé Faria takes an immediate liking to Dantès, eventually considering him a son. Abbé Faria suffers from periodic cataleptic fits, a form of apoplexy. However, before he dies, he leaves Dantès his immense fortune buried at the Isle of Monte Cristo. This fortune was acquired by discovering the location of the Spada’s treasure. The Abbé Faria indirectly instills in Dantès the desire for revenge on his …show more content…
Valentine represents innocence and chastity. Her love for Noirtier has secured her his inheritance-much to Madame de Villefort’s displeasure. Her virtuous character attracts the love of Maximilien Morrel. She just so happens to be trapped by the evil machinations of her father. Initially, the Count is unconcerned with the death of Valentine, but is forced to adjust his plans when Maximilien confesses his love for her. The Count gives her a death-like pill and asks for her complete trust. After feigning her murder, the Count reconciles the two lovers, implanting the idea that one cannot experience full happiness unless they have endured extreme