Edmund Dantès

Edmond Dantès was an intelligent, honest and loving 19-year-old French sailor with great potential. His life was turned upside down when he was framed for a crime he did not commit by his jealous best friend. Edmond spent 6 years in solitary confinement in the dungeons of the Chateau d'If and almost yielded to despair, until he made contact with a fellow prisoner, Abbé Faria, who tells him of enormous treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. 8 years later, Edmond managed to escape, now a bitter and vengeful man of 33. When Edmond finds the treasure he takes it upon himself to reward those who were good to him — and avenge himself upon those responsible for his suffering. He comes to be known only as “The Count of Monte Cristo.” As Edmond seeks revenge, he ends up hurting innocent people and is left feeling broken. The only fulfillment he finds is when he uses his power and wealth for helping those in need.