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PHILOSOPHY Edmond Dantes’ philosophy of the Divine Command Theory is an important part of who he is and his actions. When he is in prison, he blames “the hatred of men”(42) for his suffering, not “the vengance of God”(42). This is the earliest moment in which Dantes thinks about God, and it is the beginning of decades of worship and rejoicing, leading him to his belief that God has given him the right of revenge. Later on, Dantes explains to Maximillien that, with God’s help, he can “obtain miracles…[and] move mountains”(451). With this assurance that God is on his side, it makes Dantes not far off from believing that any action that feels right to him is right to God. Finally, after Villefort says, “God has struck him down because of this”(214), Monte Cristo smiles, but is obviously angry on the inside, for Villefort repeated Dantes’ philosophy without seeing his own fault.

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IMPORTANT EVENTEdmond Dantes would not be the same if he didn’t go to prison. His main motivation before being arrested was to marry Mercedes, who he is “head over heels”(10) for. Additionally, Dantes has a strong belief in justice and that everyone gets what he deserves. When he is first arrested, he is motivated and thinks that he can easily be proven innocent. However, during his time in prison, he changed deeply, inside and out. Dantes made a vow to avenge himself, and because of that, the events of the story took place. If he had just killed himself or gave up hope and died in prison, he would have never changed the lives of so many characters. The reason Dantes didn’t just give up is because he is gritty, and it is his nature to keep believing in himself. Because Dantes is like this, and because he behaves in this way, he was able to escape the suffering of prison and begin to”be happy and bless life”(449). And because of the choices he made in prison, he goes down the path of getting revenge on others and avenging those who he cares about deeply.

EXPERTISEThe Count of Monte Cristo is a very experienced sailor, chemist, banker, and smuggler. But his most valuable skill is the skill to manipulate others. Countless times throughout the novel, he has used his status and almost omniscient level knowledge to get what he wants. When he wants his betrayor, Caderousse, to reveal his crimes, the Count dresses up as a priest. Then he proceeds to say that he will spare him if he “tell[s him] the whole truth” However, he knows that Caderousse will die later. This shows that he is committed to getting what he wants from others, even if he lies.

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PASSIONDante's true passion after his miserable experience in prison was getting revenge. He felt betrayed by the people he was nothing but nice to, so he felt vengeful and wanted "an eye for an eye". On the other hand he wanted justice for those who helped him and tried to fight for Dante's freedom, "I must punish my enemies before I die, and I may also have some friends to reward," (77).

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MBTI PERSONALITY TYPE The Count of Monte Cristo's MBTI type was likely ISFP. Edmond Dantes has strict morals and a good heart. He attempts to save the life of his ill captain even knowing that he's putting himself at risk by entering the island where Napoleon is exiled. He was wronged by his acquaintances and was out to seek revenge, but instead of simply killing them he insisted on doing it the legal way. He is so persistent upon his scheme that he works steadily toward it in all of his decisions, from how he builds his reputation to his final strike against his enemies, one by one, often using the legal authorities to do so. All in all Dante's was a loving man with a good heart, but wasn't afraid to put people in their place.

IMPORTANT EVENTAn event that was key to developing Dante's character was when he got arrested for a crime he didn't commit. Originally he was a kind-hearted, loyal, and respectable man who wouldn't hurt a fly. When he escaped prison he had changed, he was motivated to get revenge on those who he was wronged by and reward his close friends who stuck with him through everything. He even went to an extent of changing his identity in the process, becoming rich and powerful.

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JOB SKILLSBecause Edmond Dantes was a first mate on the Pharaon, he was well versed in how to work on a ship. He knew how to pilot one and was well versed in typical sailor lingo. This same knowledge later allowed him to work with a group of smugglers when he finally escaped the Chateau d’If.

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ENNEAGRAM TYPEBefore most events of the story, Edmond Dantes displays many traits of a type 2. He loves to help and puts the needs of others before himself. As for the big 5, he displays traits of extrovertism and agreeableness. He loves being around people and assumes the best in everyone.

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IMPORTANT EVENTOne of the biggest events in Edmond Dantes’ life happened before the story takes place. In his early life, Edmond Dantes became a sailor as it was honest work that would allow him to pay for his and his father’s expenses. Aswell, he found Monsieur Morell to be a fabulous man to work under. Dantes believed that the best way to live was working an honest job and he enjoyed being out at sea.

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IMPORTANT EVENTOne event that was key to the development of Edmond’s character was when Abbe Faria had inferred for him what had happened in the prison Chateau d’If, and why he got in jail. He was angered so much, that his entire personality changed. Edmond had not known yet that people could try to take advantage of him, as he was just an innocent 19 year old young man. However, afterwards, he totally changed as a person. The direct result of the event was a thirst for revenge, not immediately, but with time that would be advanced by becoming the great Count of Monte Cristo. He was all of a sudden motivated to serve justice to those who did him so wrongly before. His life from that point on was a series of actions all motivated by revenge. The confused and hurt Edmond turned into a powerful and manipulative personality. His behavior after escaping from prison became a very sly, silent, and slick kind. He was a very knowledgeable man, but he hid his many secrets, and behaved like an overlord to those around him. He had so much money that it wouldn’t really matter how he behaved, so once he had the ability to seize the moment and avenge what had been done by Fernand, Villefort, and Danglars, his personality was often angry, disturbed, and spiteful.

Kohlberg’s Moral Development Stage 6 of Kohlberg’s Moral Development: Morals and ethics totally self determined Edmond, especially in the later parts of the tale as the Count of Monte Cristo, greatly displays this view. After all he had been through, he considered it morally right to get his revenge, but after his revenge is complete, especially such as his actions leading to the death of Villefort’s family, he begins to question the righteousness of the path to revenge he lead. The entire life he leads after his exit of the Chateau D’If is that of total self control over morals, still having basic decency but with a hand that can shape the world around him. He accumulates so much power as well as becomes so hateful that he begins to drift from his original old beliefs.

PERSONAL AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDEdmond Dantes came from a modest family in the beaches of South France, born around 1796. He had recently become an adult. He was about to marry the love of his life, and was awarded a great gift, leadership of the Pharaon, a great Mediterranean sailing ship. These two gifts had made him happier than he had ever been, for his life was close to perfect. However, this wouldn’t last for a great length. He grew up around the end of the French Revolution, and during the conquests of Napoleon, who was finally defeated in 1815, the first year in the book. Most of the people in the story are Monarchists, people who want Louis back in power and who hate Napoleon. Edmond had no real political opinions, so the main antagonists, Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort took advantage of this fact by portraying him as a supporter of Napoleon, or one who’s treasonous. Many young people around Edmond’s age were interested in the Napoleonic ideas of the time, so it seemed quite logical to portray him as a Bonapartist supporter.

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Depth and Complexity

Edmond Dantes is a very detailed character, and without reading every detail about him, one can miss many key parts of the story. For example, Dantes begins his revenge arc with a hatred for the children of his enemies. However, by the end of the story, he has become kinder and more respectful of the children who he once called “cursed breed[s]”(402). While many will say that what Dantes did was morally correct, not all of his actions were “right”. For example, he was about to kill one of his betrayor’s children, despite the child being innocent. He has helped many people, so much that he refers to himself as a savior at times, but he can’t escap the sins of his greed, vengeance, and pride. One of the main reasons for Dantes’ wrong actions is the belief that God is permitting him to do them. Understanding this can help the reader understand why Dantes is the way he is, and why he may have acted harshly at times of deep emotion. Over time, Edmond Dantes becomes less humble, quiet, and neutral. As he is betrayed, deceived, and hurt, he begins to gain enemies. This grows his pride, because he believes himself to be better in comparison to his enemies. Additionally, it grows his anger. While he is often a stern, quiet man n the outside, Dantes is revealed to be full of anger and vengeance as the story continues. In the end, he is barely anything like the man he was in the beginning of the story.To most people in the story, Dantes is seen as a savior, a philanthropist, and a hero. This is because he has likely saved them from a dire situation whether that be a hostage situation, bankruptcy, or even suicide. Dantes is an ally and a hero to these people, and they will do whatever it takes to help him. On the other hand, his enemies see him as a powerful, lying, and tricky man. He often tricks his enemies into doing things that will hurt them, that way he is free of blame. However, the enemies still see him as a weakness, because they know just how easily he would destroy them.

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Details-When Dante says, "I want to win back the happiness that was taken away from me," (77) it expresses the pain and suffering he endured throughout the years he spent imprisoned. Over time-Prior to his arrest, Dante was kind, loving, innocent, and loyal; however after being taken into custody he changed. Dantes soon became known as The Count of Monte Cristo and with the new name came a new perspective. He became very angry, bitter, and desperate to get his revenge. Multiple Perspectives- Similar to Abbe Faria, Dante was arrested without committing a crime. Aside from those two everyone else is unable to relate to their circumstances, therefore, have different motivations. Dante's motivations were caused by the selfishness of others and if they never had him arrested then he would have never been motivated to get revenge. So in theory if the events in the novel changed and Dante was never arrested there would really be no novel. Ethics- Dante was a very loyal person and he believed in doing what's right so it drove him to get justice for not only himself, but also for those who were deserving of his gratitude. Dante also suffered in harsh conditions underground for many years which shaped him morally to be tougher and less sympathetic towards others. Understanding philosophy helps me understand why Dante did some of the things he did and how his morals changed over time due to some of the challenges he encountered.

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Ethics: In "The Count of Monte Cristo," we can observe several ethical considerations that help to shape the character of Edmond Dantes. The novel raises important questions around issues such as justice, revenge, and forgiveness, all of which influence Dantes' behavior and actions. Understanding the ethical components of Moral Development can also provide insights into Dantes' character. We see him transition from a more passive and obedient perspective to a more principled and individualistic one, which reflects his growth and development as a character. Additionally, by examining philosophical concepts such as Utilitarianism or Virtue Ethics, we can gain a deeper understanding of the ethical dimensions of Dantes' character. Over Time: Over time we see an obvious shift in Edmond Dantes’ personality. Going off of enneagrams, he goes from a more type 2 leaning person to a type 8 leaning person. As a type 2 he was super open, wanted to surround himself with others, and always assumed the best for people. However, after he was betrayed by Fernand and Danglars he became more cautious of who really knew him. He closed off as a person, displaying personality traits of type 8. Multiple Perspectives: Fernand and Danglars’ motivations were jealousy towards Edmond Dantes, Fernand was mad that Edmond was going to marry Mercédès and Danglars was mad that Edmond was going to become captain of the Pharaon. In contrast, Edmond felt no jealousy towards anyone and entirely disregarded the rudeness of these two, and his motivation was simply to attain the most happiness for himself and the people close to him. Details: Edmond Dantès' defining characteristics include being resillient, intelligent, and patient. These traits help him navigate problems in the story. Additionally, Dantes is compassionate and adaptable, which are very desired traits in his time. Finally, and arguably most importantly, Dantes is charismatic, which is a skill he uses to better himself in the story.

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Over TIme: Over time we see an obvious shift in Edmond Dantes’ personality. Going off of enneagrams, he goes from a more type 2 leaning person to a type 8 leaning person. As a type 2 he was super open, wanted to surround himself with others, and always assumed the best for people. However, after he was betrayed by Fernand and Danglars he became more cautious of who really knew him. He closed off as a person, displaying personality traits of type 8. Multiple Perspectives: Fernand and Danglars’ motivations were jealousy towards Edmond Dantes, Fernand was mad that Edmond was going to marry Mercédès and Danglars was mad that Edmond was going to become captain of the Pharaon. In contrast, Edmond felt no jealousy towards anyone and entirely disregarded the rudeness of these two, and his motivation was simply to attain the most happiness for himself and the people close to him.

Details: Edmond, now the Count of Monte Cristo, has great monopoly over the world’s happenings. With pride, he claims that “being of no country, asking no protection from any government, acknowledging no man as [his] brother, not one of the scruples that arrest the powerful, or the obstacles which paralyze the weak, paralyzes or arrests [him]” (209). This is the Count’s way of asserting his state, that because he worries about little more than his own life, that his own power is strong enough that his morals had transcended to a point of dominance. He has made himself out to be a person that who could commit no wrong, yet with the power to commit nearly any action anyway. And then, there is his angry side. Upon finally having power over Fernand, he makes a bold and loud statement, that “notwithstanding all [his] sorrows and tortures, [he show[s Fernand] today a face which the happiness of revenge makes young again—a face [he] must often have seen in [his] dreams since [his] marriage with Mercedes, [his] fiancee” (468). This makes clear, the fact that Edmond, the Count of Monte Cristo, is very serious in his quest for vengeance. Ethics: Edmond as the Count of Monte Cristo had ethical views that properly treated good willed individuals, but would bring great trouble to anyone who did what was wrong. And it’s not just the 3 who betrayed him. Caderousse, who had no bad intentions, was viewed with animosity by the Count because of his eccentric and careless behavior such as often being drunk, snobby, and supportive of people such as Danglars. He never ever developed animosity or tried to harm anyone who had done nothing wrong. When he was challenged by Albert, Fernand’s son, he backed down and tried to resolve things peacefully. However, his attitude to Fernand himself was nothing short of totally different, with feelings of spite and anger incomparable to anything else.

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Details: Edmond at the beginning of the story was obviously very privileged to be in the state he was, for “[he had] a very pretty mistress” (5) and “[was] glad to keep him [the Pharaon ship]” (6). For evidence of Napoleon’s importance in his background, during the trial of Edmond, he was accused of having “radical political opinions” (25) in relation to Napoleon, because of the monarchist views that they shared. Ethics: Edmond’s ethics, especially at the beginning of the story, were to treat all individuals with respect and to not do any harm to other good people. Even though he had gotten all that he ever wanted at the beginning of the story, his wife and the ship, he still didn’t have an arrogant attitude. He would always do everything with the best intentions and thoughts. He did not brag about the Pharaon ship or Mercedes, he behaved modestly and normally. Over Time: When Edmond became the Count with the knowledge he had been betrayed, his spirit was that of a furious man. His ethics, as the story went on, were no longer so forgiving. They were angry, hate-driven morals that, while respecting the lives of normal innocent people, would do whatever was in the Count’s power to make Fernand, Villefort, and Danglars pay for what they had done to him. His new morals would end up taking great extremes. Multiple Perspectives: From the point of view of people such as Fernand, this was a very weak personality to have. Because he possessed what he envied, a great amount, yet knew so little, Fernand saw it as a way to exploit him with greedy motives. The people in Edmond’s close circle, such as Mercedes, Edmond’s father, and the people operating the Pharaon ship saw this as the attitude of a nice human being, treating ordinary people with respect, compliance, and forgiveness.