The Count of Monte Cristo · Character

Fernand Mondego

The Catalan who wanted Mercédès, posted the letter that buried his rival, and climbed through betrayal to become Count of Morcerf.

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Also known as Fernand, Count of Morcerf, Comte de Morcerf, Colonel Fernand

First appearance: The Catalans

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Consumed by jealousy and rage after Mercédès chooses Edmond; later joins Danglars and Caderousse, where his resentment is exploited.

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He is the rival whose jealousy sets the whole machine in motion: a fisherman who rises to general and peer of France by selling his honor in Greece and Spain as readily as he sold Edmond. In his own house he is a pale, watching figure behind curtains, measuring his son's duel and his wife's silences for signs of his own ruin. He matters because he is the first target of the Count's return — and the proof that the man who took everything can lose it just as fast.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Catalans
Consumed by jealousy and rage after Mercédès chooses Edmond; later joins Danglars and Caderousse, where his resentment is exploited.
Conspiracy
Consumed by jealousy over Mercédès, he retrieves the crumpled denunciation letter and agrees to act against Dantès.
The Marriage Feast
Jealous rival of Dantès, visibly tormented during the feast and complicit in the plot against him.
The Evening of the Betrothal
Fernand remains by Mercédès' side throughout the night, though she is oblivious to his presence, consumed by her sorrow for Edmond.
The Hundred Days
Enlists in the army during the last conscription, hoping that Dantès' absence will allow him to win Mercédès. He contemplates killing Dantès but ultimately does not commit suicide.
The Smugglers
Not directly present, but Dantès' past betrayal by Fernand is implicit in his hardened resolve and desire for revenge.
The Pont du Gard Inn
Listed as a friend and rival of Dantès, but Caderousse suggests he was involved in the betrayal.
The Story
Jealous of Edmond, he helps Danglars denounce him; marries Mercédès and becomes Count of Morcerf.
The Presentation
Receives Monte Cristo warmly; discusses his military and political career; offers to take the count to the Chamber; is charmed by Monte Cristo's manners.
Robert le Diable
Now the Count of Morcerf, he visits the Danglars' box and is confronted by Haydée's reaction, which Monte Cristo deliberately stages.
A Flurry in Stocks
Mentioned as the Comte de Morcerf, who desires Albert's marriage to Eugénie Danglars, in contrast to his wife's opposition.
LXXVIII: We Hear from Yanina
Visits Danglars in uniform to formally request Eugénie's hand for Albert.
Beauchamp
Revealed as the traitor who surrendered the castle of Yanina for two million crowns.
The Trial
The Count of Morcerf, accused of treason and murder; he is confronted by Haydée and convicted by the House of Peers.
The Night
Referred to as the fisherman Fernand who posted the letter that led to Dantès' arrest; his betrayal is central to the Count's vengeance.
Mother and Son
Fernand is seen briefly behind a curtain and later leaves in a carriage; his presence drives Albert and Mercédès to depart.
The Suicide
Confronted by Monte Cristo, learns his true identity, and returns home to find his family has left him.

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