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1. Danglars contributed to the unjust imprisonment of Dantes because he was jealous of Edmond's young, prosperous life. He suggested that he write a letter, along Caderousse and Fernand Mondego, framing Edmond Dantes of being Bonapartist. Danglars physically wrote the accusatory letter, and Fernand mailed the letter. Fernand was also jealous of Dantes because he loved Mercedes, but Mercedes loved Dantes. He was envious of Mercedes' love. Villefort, the public prosecutor, made the decision to unjustly imprison Edmond Dantes to save his own reputation. He did not want his social and political status to be tarnished. Villefort noticed that the letter Dantes had been told to deliver, was addressed to his father, Noirtier, whom he was not proud to be associated with.

2. Dantes is greatful to Faria because Faria acted as a father figure to Dantes as he taught mentored Dantes while they were both in prison. They collaborated to form escape plans so that they could be free of the dreaded prison life. Because Dantes had proved his loyalty to Faria by not abandoning him, Faria informed Dantes about the treasure that had been left to him by the Spada family. Morrel proved a true friend to Dantes by his continuing efforts to free Edmond Dantes from prison. Also, when Monsieur Dantes, Edmond's father, died, Morrel paid for the funeral. Even before he died though, Morrel was a benefactor to Monsieur Dantes and helped him with living expenses.

World events inspire creativity among artists and writers. Dumas used the conflict of the French Revolution, the Bonapartists against the Royalists, as inspiration for the conflict in //The Count of Monte Cristo//. For example, the whole reason that Dantes was imprisoned was that he was blamed for being a Bonapartist conspirator.