The Count of Monte Cristo Help

By WildHeron1980

Hey folks, I’m trying to get started on this really big book and I’m only a few chapters in, but I’m stuck on something. I don’t really get why the “false crime” Dantès is accused of matters, especially the way Danglars and everyone around him treat it. I did read the letter Danglars wrote, but I feel like I’m missing what the accusation means in the bigger picture since the historical side is a little lost on me. I checked the appendices for clues and they didn’t really spell it out, and when I searched online I just found broad stuff about the novel. I haven’t watched the movie/TV versions in ages either, so I’d really rather not have any spoilers. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!