Answer: The central idea of the count of monte cristo is revenge.
Explanation:
The feeling of hatred, whole story of the count of monte cristo has instances of revenge, forgiveness, persistence of doing, ambition and some kind of manipulation also. But the main thing which can be seen throughout the story is revenge.
One thing that can be noticed consistently in almost all characters is their ability to assess circumstances to feel happy and satisfied with life.
The story makes one ponder that was all the revenges mentioned in the story worth or justified.
