Chapter 1: The story's setting is France during the winter of 1815. The opening scene describes the slow arrival of the Pharaon, a merchant ship owned by Morrel and Son. The main character of the story and first-mate of the Pharaon, is Dantes. Since the captain of the ship, Leclere, has died, Morrel soon promotes Dantes to captain. Dantes is well-liked by all of the sailors, except Danglars, who is jealous of Dantes' favorable position with the owner, and hopes to discredit the nineteen-year-old. Soon Dantes' leaves the scene, fulfilling his promise to visit his father and then to see Mercedes, his fiance.
Chapter 2: The reader is introduced to Caderousse, the neighbor of Dantes' father. Soon the reader learns that Caderousse is a friend
Chapter 2: The reader is introduced to Caderousse, the neighbor of Dantes' father. Soon the reader learns that Caderousse is a friend