I think the first answer is great, I would add just one
thing. The early picture of Dantes as a trusting, hard-working and loving man is an
interesting contrast to the Edmond we see throughout most of the
story.
He changes into a rather evil, incredibly
manipulative man who trusts absolutely no one, except for perhaps his trusted servant.
Because of this, his life is filled with wealth and power and eventually revenge, but
none of the happiness and hope and excitement for the future he felt at the
outset.
So the idea of being able to trust, of having plans
and hopes for the future besides the horrible death or ruination of others is an
important part of the moral of the story as well.
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