Abbé Faria
A brilliant and eccentric Italian priest who becomes Dantès's mentor in prison.
Core Belief
"Knowledge and education are the keys to freedom and self-improvement."
Worldview
Faria sees the world as a complex and often unjust place, but believes that through knowledge and self-mastery, one can overcome adversity and achieve greatness.
Personality
Faria is highly intelligent, knowledgeable, and resourceful. He is also somewhat eccentric and obsessed with his past ambitions. He is generous and kind, sharing his knowledge and wisdom with Dantès, and helping him to transform himself.
In Their Own Words
"“Kill Dantès! who talks of killing Dantès? I won’t have him killed—I won’t! He’s my friend, and this morning offered to share his money with me, as I shared mine with him. I won’t have Dantès killed—I won’t!”"
Discussions with Abbé Faria
Other Characters from The Count of Monte Cristo
Edmond Dantès
A young, ambitious sailor who is wrongly imprisoned and seeks revenge.
Fernand Mondego
A Catalan fisherman consumed by jealousy and ambition, who betrays Dantès.
Mercédès Herrera
Dantès's betrothed, torn between her love for him and her circumstances.
Gérard de Villefort
The ambitious and ruthless king’s attorney who imprisons Dantès.
Haydée Tepelini
The beautiful and intelligent daughter of Ali Pasha, who becomes Monte Cristo's ward and eventually his lover.
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